Reference image of 1 cent 1961
0.925 pure
0.1042 oz
139,598,404 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1 cent 1961

1961

A 1961 Canadian 1 cent struck in 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 139,598,404. Known varieties: 13 documented.

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 Scarce
Est. Value $0.01
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1961
F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.15$0.15$2$10$20$168
1961 - Hanging 1
MS-64MS-65MS-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.
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