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2012 Issue
2012
Steel
0.0756 oz
0.0756 oz
35,000 minted
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1 cent 2012 - Specimen

2012

A 2012 steel 1 cent weighing 0.0756 oz (2.35g), 19.05 mm diameter. Reverse: Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 35,000. Specimen finish.

Metal Steel
Weight 0.0756 oz (2.35 g)
Mintage 35,000
Diameter 19.05 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Specimen
Series Specimen Set
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $5-$10 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. 94% steel, 4.5% copper, 1.5% nickel plating.
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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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