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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc) | 3.24 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1964 |
| Value | 1 Cent 0.01 CAD = USD 0.0074 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A maple twig is surrounded with the face value, the inscription "CANADA," and the date to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CENT
CANADA
1964
K·G
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.
This coin has some varieties known as 'Shoulder fold' (SF) and 'No shoulder fold' (NSF). This was due to weak relief on dies, and accidental reuse of the old dies. These varieties can be found in the years 1953, 1954 and 1955, with the 1955 NSF being the rarity. Since it is difficult to differentiate SF from NSF, it is helpful to look at the "I" in "DEI". If it points directly to a denticle, it is the SF obverse. If pointing in between two denticles, it is the NSF obverse.
