The 1954 Canadian 1 cent coin features a copper-based composition of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, with a weight of 3.24 grams and a diameter of 19.05 mm. Its obverse displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick, while the reverse showcases two maple leaves on a single twig, a design by G. E. Kruger-Gray. The coin carries the plain edge and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. This coin is a circulating business strike coin with notable varieties like the “1954 SF” and the “Hanging 4” error variety. It holds a minimum melt value around $0.04 CAD but can be worth significantly more to collectors depending on its condition.
1954 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1954 Canadian 1 cent coin is a small copper coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the front and two maple leaves on a twig on the back, and is valued for both circulation and collectible purposes due to its design and minting varieties.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
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| Mintage | 22181760 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.05 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.65 |
| Composition | 98 % Copper, 0.5 % Tin, 1,5 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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