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 searched for by the serious coin enthusiast. The 1921 Canadian 5 cent is referred to as the “Prince of Canadian Coins” with only between 400 and 480 specimens known to be in circulation. An MS67 specimen was sold at auction for $115,000.
