1992 – 1 Cent Canada

The 1992 Canadian 1 cent coin was issued to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1867–1992). It features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, and on the reverse, it depicts two maple leaves on the same twig—an enduring Canadian symbol—designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray. The coin is made primarily of 98% copper with small amounts of tin and zinc, weighs 2.5 grams, and is 19.1 mm in diameter with a plain edge. The reverse bears the dual date “1867-1992” to mark the anniversary. This coin was minted in large quantities, about 673.5 million for circulation, and also in proof sets. The design and composition remained consistent with previous years except that the special dual date appears only for this commemorative edition.