The Canadian 1 cent coin from 1989 is a circulating coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc. It weighs 2.5 grams and has a diameter of 19.1 mm with a plain edge. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, displays two maple leaves on the same twig alongside the denomination “1 CENT 1989 CANADA.” This coin is non-magnetic, and its melt value is approximately 2.8 cents CAD as of June 2025. The 1989 1 cent piece showed typical signs of wear in circulation, but uncirculated or proof versions hold higher collector values depending on their grade.
1989 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1989 Canadian 1 cent coin is a copper-based, non-magnetic circulation coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on the reverse, with a composition and design that remained consistent with traditional Canadian pennies of that era.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
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| Mintage | 1066628200 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.45 |
| Composition | 98 % Copper, 1.75 % Tin, 0.25 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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