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1998 Issue
1998
Copper
0.0723 oz
0.0723 oz
40,409 minted
1 cent CAD
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1 cent 1998 - Specimen

1998

A 1998 copper 1 cent weighing 0.0723 oz (2.25g), 19.05 mm diameter. Reverse: Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 40,409. Specimen finish.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.0723 oz (2.25 g)
Mintage 40,409
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 19.05 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Specimen
Series Specimen Set
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $1-$3 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Copper-plated zinc.
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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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