1 Cent - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; magnetic with RCM logo
| Copper plated steel (94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating) | 2.35 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2012 |
| Value | 1 Cent 0.01 CAD = USD 0.0074 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel (94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating) |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A maple twig with the denomination above, the date to the left, and the country name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CENT
2006
CANADA
K·G
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.
Since being announced in March 2012 the Canadian mint would cease production of the one cent coin and would gradually withdraw the coin the following year. The last coin was minted on May 4th 2012 and the Canadian mint ceased distribution of them as of February 4 2013 but it remains legal tender. Since then all Cash transactions are now rounded to the nearest 5¢.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; magnetic with RCM logo) 2006-2012 from Canada is that it was the first coin to feature a magnetic properties, which was achieved by adding a small amount of nickel to the copper plating. This made the coin stand out from other coins and helped to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 137500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 938270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 820350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 419105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2011 | 361350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 111375000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; magnetic with RCM logo) 2006-2012 coin.
