0.925 pure
0.1823 oz
5,107,642 minted
1 cent 1912
1912
A 1912 Canadian 1 cent struck in 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: Maple leaf vine wreath encircling ONE CENT and date. Mintage: 5,107,642. Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Copper (0.925 pure)
Weight
0.1823 oz (5.67 g)
Mintage
5,107,642
Diameter
25.4 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$3.30
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $3 | $6 | $16 | $29 | $45 | $79 | $140 | $465 | $1,660 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "ONE CENT CANADA ‐ 1912". 25.4 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.