1946 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1946 Canadian 1 cent coin is a bronze coin composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, with a weight of 3.24 grams and a diameter of 19.05 mm. It features on the obverse a left-facing bust of King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :”. The reverse side shows two iconic maple leaves on the same twig, created by G. E. Kruger-Gray, a design that symbolizes Canada and has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 1937. In 1946, over 56 million of these cents were minted as business strike coins intended for regular circulation, marking a return to peacetime coinage after World War II. The coin’s smooth edge and medal alignment reflect typical minting standards of the era. Although common, uncirculated examples may hold modest collector value, while circulated coins are generally worth around a few cents to a dollar depending on condition.