The 1962 Canadian 1 cent coin is a bronze coin made primarily of 98% copper with small amounts of tin (0.5%) and zinc (1.5%). It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a diameter of 19.05 mm, weighing 3.24 grams, and features a plain smooth edge. The obverse side portrays a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick, along with the inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse side, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, displays two maple leaves on a twig with the lettering “1 CENT 1962 CANADA.” This coin was part of the business strike circulation with a large mintage of over 227 million. It is non-magnetic and shows a medal alignment axis (\u2191\u2191). There are several identified varieties of the 1962 penny including features like hanging 2, double hanging 2, and other die varieties that are of interest to collectors. The melt value of this coin is a few cents, but its collectible value can be higher depending on condition and rarity of the variety.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 1962 Canadian 1 cent coin is a bronze coin featuring a young Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on the reverse, with multiple collectible die varieties and a large mintage from the Royal Canadian 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