1960 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1960 Canadian 1 cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a bronze composition of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, weighing 3.24 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm and a plain edge. Its obverse displays a right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II at age 27, designed by Mary Gillick, surrounded by the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, portrays two maple leaves on the same twig, a symbol of Canada, along with the inscriptions “1 CENT,” “1960,” and “CANADA.” This coin has a medal alignment and was part of a large mintage of over 75 million pieces for circulation.