The 1990 Canadian 1 cent coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Dora de P\u00e9dery-Hunt, depicting the Queen wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles. On the reverse, it shows the iconic design of two maple leaves on the same twig, created by George Edward Kruger-Gray, symbolizing Canadian pride and natural beauty. The coin is made mainly of copper (98%), with small amounts of tin and zinc, weighs 2.5 grams, has a diameter of 19.1 mm, and a plain edge. Approximately 218 million circulation coins were minted that year. The 1990 penny also marked the first time the Queen’s portrait was designed by a Canadian. Notably, a rare 1990 variation with an obverse die from 1989 exists, making it a sought-after collector\u2019s item.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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