Canadian 5 Cents Archives - Cardinal Collectibles

Small 5 Cents

For those who didn’t know, the Royal Mint (London) struck the first Canadian 5 cents, which were entirely of silver between 1858 and 1922. These coins were consistent with the US decimal 10 cent coins, […]

5 Cents

The larger, base metal Canadian 5 cents became available in 1922, after the tiny version (similar to a dime) was ceased. The 1921 Canadian 5 cent is one of the most rarest of Canadian coins […]