1958 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1958 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 about 19.05 mm and a plain edge. It features on the obverse a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick, where she is shown wearing a laurel wreath, accompanied by the inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse side, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, depicts two maple leaves on the same twig with the inscriptions “1 CENT 1958 CANADA,” representing the iconic Canadian symbol. This coin was circulated in large quantities (over 59 million minted) and holds both historical and collectible value, with uncirculated examples fetching higher prices among collectors today.