Correct in the presumptions. The hook line was it contained one or more silver ounces thus worth more then its face value. The bank teller announced its face value. Though (and I left this part out for comedic relief value) within a minted set, still in its wrappings, would be worth more, TO A COLLECTOR.
Retailed the 5 dollar coin would still cost more then 5 dollars at purchase. As coins higher then 2 are considered rare, in Canada.
Pennies, which have been outlawed in Canada since last year, a hoard of them would fetch a pretty penny if still ‘non-senile’ on cash in day.
