1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1970-1985 front 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1970-1985 back
1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1970-1985 photo
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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Bronze (97% copper; 2,5% zinc; 0,5% tin) 3.11 g 19.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Bermuda (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1970-1985
Value
1 Cent 0.01 BMD = USD 0.010
Currency
Dollar (1970-date)
Composition
Bronze (97% copper; 2,5% zinc; 0,5% tin)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1045
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Wild boar walking left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE CENT
1978

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Plain

Comment

Wild Hog - The wild hog alludes to the islands' first coins, a crude 'brasse' or 'hogge' money which bore a hog to convey the colonists fervent thanks for a welcome source of food.