1945 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1945 Canadian 1 cent coin is a bronze coin composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, weighing 3.24 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm and a smooth edge. It features on the obverse the bust of King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :,” signifying “George VI, by the grace of God, King and Emperor of India.” The reverse, designed by George E. Kruger-Gray, carries the iconic design of two maple leaves on the same twig, a symbol that has come to represent Canada. The coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa and saw a relatively high mintage of 77,268,591 pieces, primarily struck for circulation. During this period, these coins were standard circulation currency but have since become collectible items with values varying according to their condition and rarity.