Title:
Canadian 5 Cent Coin 1938
Description:
This is a 1938 Canadian 5-cent coin, often referred to as a “Beaver nickel”.
Obverse: King George VI facing left
Reverse: Iconic beaver sitting on a rock in a stream
This particular design was in circulation from 1937 to 1942. It is 100% nickel and is magnetic.
Can go for as much as $400 in mint condition of MS-64 or higher. Specimen or proof strikes can be worth significantly more some selling for thousands.
Obverse: King George VI facing left
Reverse: Iconic beaver sitting on a rock in a stream
This particular design was in circulation from 1937 to 1942. It is 100% nickel and is magnetic.
Can go for as much as $400 in mint condition of MS-64 or higher. Specimen or proof strikes can be worth significantly more some selling for thousands.
Country:
Canada
Year:
1938
Mintage:
3,898,974
Material:
Nickel
Weight:
4.5 g
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Designers:
G.E. Kruger-Gray
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Date Added:
2026-01-04 23:04:21
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-04
Date Added:
2026-01-04 23:04:21
