The 1939 Canadian 1 cent coin features on its obverse a bust of King George VI with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :,” designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget. The reverse showcases two maple leaves on the same twig, a design created by George E. Kruger-Gray which became iconic and remained largely unchanged for decades. The coin is composed of bronze, consisting of 95.5% copper, 3% tin, and 1.5% zinc, weighs 3.24 grams, and measures 19.05 millimeters in diameter with a plain edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and had a circulation mintage of about 21.6 million coins. The design symbolizes Canada’s national identity through the prominent maple leaves and reflects the era of King George VI’s reign.
1939 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1939 Canadian 1 cent coin, made of bronze and featuring King George VI on the front and two maple leaves on a twig on the back, is a classic symbol of Canada’s heritage minted in large circulation by the Royal Canadian Mint.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
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| Mintage | 21600319 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.05 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.65 |
| Composition | 95,5 % Copper, 3 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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