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1 cent 1981
1981
The 1 cent 1981 is a 1981 copper coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.09 troy ounces (2.80 g) at 0.925 purity. It is part of the Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022) series. It was produced with a mintage of 1,209,468,500.
Metal
Copper (0.925 pure)
Weight
0.09 oz (2.80 g)
Mintage
1,209,468,500
Diameter
19.0 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$0.01
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| 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 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $3 | $11 | $23 | $164 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1 CENT 1981 CANADA". 19.0 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc.