1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; light type

Features

Location	Canada
Issuing entity	Royal Canadian Mint
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1980-1981
Value	1 Cent 0.01 CAD = USD 0.0074
Currency	Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Bronze (98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc)
Weight	2.8 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.45 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 429
References	KM# 127, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 58a Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Arnold Machin O.B.E., R.A. was a British artist, sculptor, coin and stamp designer.

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 CENT
1981
CANADA

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

© Renato Lima

Mint

Comments

1.45 mm thick

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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232102 Lot 62292	13 Jan 2021	1980	UNC (NGC MS64 Red)	USD 168.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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