2002 – 1 Cent Canada

The 2002 Canadian 1 cent coin features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, depicted wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, marking the Golden Jubilee of her accession with the dual dates “1952-2002.” The reverse displays the iconic design of two maple leaves on the same twig, created by G.E. Kruger-Gray, continuing the traditional Canadian symbol that dates back to 1937. The coin was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint primarily in copper-plated zinc, with a large mintage of over 700 million pieces for circulation, plus a smaller magnetic steel “P” mint-marked variety. It has a plain edge, weighs about 2.25 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter. This coin commemorates 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and was the only year the dual-date version was produced.