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1 cent 1896
1896
The 1 cent 1896 is a 1896 copper coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.1823 troy ounces (5.67 g). It is part of the Victorian Era (1867-1901) series. It was produced with a mintage of 2,000,000.
Metal
Copper
Weight
0.1823 oz (5.67 g)
Mintage
2,000,000
Diameter
25.4 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Rare
Est. Value
$8.90
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
1896
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $9 | $15 | $28 | $59 | $91 | $195 | $378 | $1,000 | $2,940 |
1896 - Far 6
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $24 | $34 | $49 | $66 | $131 | $229 | $351 | $699 | $1,070 | $3,440 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT 1896". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.