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1990 Issue
1990
Copper
0.0804 oz
0.0804 oz
170,791 minted
1 cent CAD
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1 cent 1990 - Proof

1990

A 1990 copper 1 cent weighing 0.0804 oz (2.5g), 19.05 mm diameter. Reverse: Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 170,791. Proof finish.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.0804 oz (2.50 g)
Mintage 170,791
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 19.05 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Proof
Series Proof Set
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Est. Value $2-$5 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. 98% copper, 1.5% zinc, 0.5% tin.
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Collector Research Notes

Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design)

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