The 1917 Canadian 1 Cent coin is a large penny struck by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of approximately 11.9 million. It features a composition of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighing 5.67 grams with a diameter of 25.4 mm and a plain (smooth) edge. The obverse showcases a bust of King George V with the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP :,” designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The reverse depicts a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves encircled by beads, designed by William Henry James Blakemore, with the wording “ONE CENT CANADA ‐ 1917” clearly visible. The coin is non-magnetic and was minted for circulation
1917 – 1 Cent Canada
Pièces 1 cent du Canada$1.50
The 1917 Canadian 1 Cent coin, also known as a Large Cent, features the obverse portrait of King George V with the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP,” and the reverse displays a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves encircled by beads, symbolizing Canadian heritage; it is made of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighs 5.67 grams, and has a plain edge.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 11899254 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.4 |
| Composition | 95,5 % Copper, 3 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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