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5 Dollars - George V
| Gold (.900) (.900 gold .100 copper) | 8.36 g | 21.59 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1914 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.900 gold .100 copper) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 21.59 mm |
| Thickness | 1.82 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Coat of arms inside maple wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1912
FIVE DOLLARS
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Milled
Comment
The government wished to mint other gold denominations besides the $5 and $10, such as $20 and $2½, but this never happened.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1912-1914 Canadian Gold $5 coin is that it was minted during a time when the Canadian government was transitioning from using the British gold standard to the Canadian gold standard. This coin, featuring King George V, was one of the last coins to be minted under the British gold standard, and its production marked the beginning of Canada's shift towards independence in its monetary system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 165680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 98832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 31122 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - George V 1912-1914 coin.
