1936 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1936 Canadian 1 cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is a bronze coin composed of 95.5% copper, 3% tin, and 1.5% zinc, weighing 3.24 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm and a plain edge. It features on the obverse the bust of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, and on the reverse two maple leaves, a design by Fred Lewis. This coin was produced with a circulation mintage of approximately 8.77 million and is non-magnetic. It is known for its classical design without rim denticles and holds numismatic interest especially for varieties such as the rare 1936 “Dot” cent, an elusive collector’s item.