Reference image of 1 cent 1983
0.0804 oz
975,510,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1 cent 1983

1983

A 1983 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: 975,510,000. Known varieties: 16 documented.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.0804 oz (2.50 g)
Mintage 975,510,000
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 19.1 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Shape 12-sided
Finish Circulation
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $0.01
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1983 - Far Beads
F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66MS-67
$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.10$0.25$2$15$19$78$177
1983 - Near Beads
F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66MS-67
$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.25$1$4$23$36$182$443
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1 CENT 1983 CANADA". 19.1 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc.
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