The 1963 Canadian 1 cent coin is a bronze coin composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, with a diameter of 19.05 mm and weight of 3.24 grams. On the obverse side, it features a young portrait bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick, with the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA” (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen). The reverse side displays the iconic Canadian maple leaf design, showing two maple leaves on the same twig, symbolizing Canada’s heritage, crafted by engraver George E. Kruger-Gray. This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa with a mintage of over 279 million for circulation and was part of regular circulation coinage from 1953 to 1964. The edge is plain, and the coin is non-magnetic with a medal alignment orientation.
1963 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1963 Canadian 1 cent coin features a young Queen Elizabeth II on the front and a dual maple leaf twig design on the back, made of bronze by the Royal Canadian Mint for widespread circulation.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
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| Mintage | 279076334 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.05 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.65 |
| Composition | 98 % Copper, 0.5 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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