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1 Cent - George VI
| Bronze (Cu 95.5%, Sn 3%, Zn 1.5%) | 3.24 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1947 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 NFD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1865-1949) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 95.5%, Sn 3%, Zn 1.5%) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A purple pitcher plant (the island's emblematic insectivore plant) in the center divides date and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEWFOUNDLAND
1938
ONE CENT
Engraver: W.J. Newman
Edge
Plain
Comment
- 1940 & 1942 : These coins do not carry the Mintmark "C" because it has been forgotten.
During WW2, Newfoundland cents were made in Ottawa instead of England to avoid risking transatlantic shipping.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - George VI 1938-1947 coin from Newfoundland is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of King George VI, who was the King of Canada during World War II. This coin was also the last coin to be issued by the Dominion of Newfoundland before it became the 10th province of Canada in 1949.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 C | 827662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 1996889 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 C | 1239732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 C | 1328776 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 C | 313772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - George VI 1938-1947 coin.
