1912 – 1 Cent Canada

The Canadian 1-cent coin from 1912 features on the obverse a left-facing bust of King George V with the inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP :”. The reverse displays the denomination “ONE CENT” and the word “CANADA” with the date 1912, all enclosed within a beaded circle and surrounded by a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves. This coin, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal (obverse) and William Henry James Blakemore (reverse), was made of a bronze alloy composed of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighing 5.67 grams with a diameter of 25.4 mm, and it has a smooth (plain) edge. It was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of approximately 5,107,642 pieces. The 1912 cent is notable for its detailed maple leaf design which symbolizes Canada, making it a classic example of early 20th-century Canadian coinage.