1943 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1943 Canadian 1 cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features on its obverse a bust of King George VI designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :”. The reverse showcases two maple leaves on the same twig, a design by G.E. Kruger-Gray, symbolizing a proud Canadian emblem. This coin was made primarily from a new alloy of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, marking a shift from previous compositions. It has a diameter of 19.05 mm, weighs 3.24 grams, and has a plain edge. Approximately 89 million of these coins were circulated in 1943. The coin is non-magnetic and was part of Canada’s decimal currency system, used until the country’s penny was removed from circulation many decades later.