1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; heavy type) 1965-1979 front 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; heavy type) 1965-1979 back
1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; heavy type) 1965-1979 photo
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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; heavy type

 
Bronze (98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc) 3.24 g 19.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1965-1979
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
References
Numista
N#432
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

A maple twig is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 CENT
1975
CANADA
K·G

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

Comment

(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.

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