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1 cent 1961
1961
The 1 cent 1961 is a 1961 copper coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.1042 troy ounces (3.24 g) at 0.925 purity. It is part of the Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967) series. It was produced with a mintage of 139,598,404.
Metal
Copper (0.925 pure)
Weight
0.1042 oz (3.24 g)
Mintage
139,598,404
Diameter
19.05 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Rare
Est. Value
$0.01
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
1961
| F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $2 | $10 | $20 | $168 |
1961 - Hanging 1
| MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|
| $18 | $50 | $689 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1 CENT 1961 CANADA". 19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc.