Canadian Silver 5¢ “Fish Scale” Bundle – 10 Coins (1908–1921)

Own a piece of early Canadian coinage with this 10-Coin Silver Five-Cent Bundle.

Each bundle includes ten genuine Canadian silver five-cent coins, commonly known as “fish scales” for their small size. Struck between 1908 and 1921, these historic coins predate Canada’s modern nickel five-cent pieces and contain real silver.

Your coins arrive in a black satin bundle bag, making this a great choice for new collectors, silver stackers, or anyone looking to add a tangible piece of Canadian history to their collection.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Quantity: 10 Genuine Coins
• Years: 1908–1921
• Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (1908–1919); 80% Silver, 20% Copper (1920–1921)
• Weight Per Coin: 1.167 g
• Total Silver Content: Approximately 0.30–0.35 troy oz, depending on the dates received
• Condition: Circulated; wear, toning, and surface character will vary
• Packaging: Black satin bundle bag

Historical Significance

Canadian five-cent coins were originally struck in silver. Their compact size earned them the nickname “fish scales,” and they remain a favourite among Canadian coin collectors today.

In 1922, Canada replaced the silver five-cent coin with a larger coin made primarily of nickel—giving the modern five-cent piece its familiar name. This bundle contains only the earlier silver issues, preserving a small but meaningful part of Canada’s monetary history.

Why We Bundled These

Fish scales are tiny, historic and genuinely silver — and ten of them together make a fun little stack. It's an easy, affordable way to start a Canadian silver collection.

Please note: bundles are sold as is. Years and designs are selected at random and will vary from bundle to bundle, within the years and condition described above. Loose coins ship in a black satin bundle bag, and the coins shown are representative of what you'll receive.