Canada · 1858–1910
Canadian silver 5 cents (Sterling, 1858–1910)
Canada's tiny silver five-cent pieces of Victoria and Edward VII, nicknamed "fish scales" because they are so small and thin. They were struck in sterling silver (92.5%).
Melt value
— each
0.0346 troy oz silver × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1858–1910 |
| Face value | 5 cents |
| Metal | silver |
| Purity | .925 (92.5% silver) |
| Total weight | 1.162 g (0.0374 troy oz) |
| Pure silver | 0.0346 troy oz (1.076 g) |
These are very light: each holds about a thirtieth of an ounce of silver, so condition and date usually matter more than melt.
Worth more than melt?
- Many dates sell above melt to collectors, especially in better condition.
- 1875 H (both large and small date) is a key date.
Typical selling price
Not listed yet. We only show a selling price when we have reliable, recent sales to base it on, and then always as a range with the date it was checked. Melt value is a floor for the metal itself: dealers usually pay somewhat less than melt for common coins, while collectors may pay more for scarce dates and coins in great condition.
Sources
Melt value is an estimate based on the current spot price and the coin's official metal content. Worn coins can weigh slightly less. This is not financial advice.