The 1915 Canadian 1 cent coin features on its obverse the bust of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, and on its reverse a serpentine motif of 16 maple leaves encircled by beads, designed by William Henry James Blakemore. This large cent coin, made of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc, weighs 5.67 grams and measures 25.4 mm in diameter. It has a plain edge and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, with a total circulation of approximately 4.9 million coins. The 1915 cent represents a significant piece of Canadian numismatic history, embodying the monarchy and the national symbol of the maple leaf during that era.
1915 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1915 Canadian 1 cent coin is a large copper coin bearing King George V’s bust on the front and a decorative maple leaf design on the back, symbolizing Canadian heritage and minted in Ottawa.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 5.67 |
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| Mintage | 4932134 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.4 |
| Composition | 95,5 % Copper, 3 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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