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0.1042 oz
1,000,622 minted
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1 cent 1925

1925

A 1925 Canadian 1 cent struck in 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc. Reverse designed by Fred Lewis. Reverse: Two maple leaves with ONE CENT and date. Mintage: 1,000,622.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.1042 oz (3.24 g)
Mintage 1,000,622
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 19.05 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Series George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse Fred Lewis
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $45
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
AG-3G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$13$25$32$38$45$60$107$226$440$1,130$2,560$6,300$6,900
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA ONE CENT 1925". 19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc.
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Collector Research Notes

Two maple leaves with ONE CENT and date

What Collectors Usually Check

  • Certified grade matters for this issue because straight-graded and details examples can trade at very different levels.
  • This issue is tagged as low mintage in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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