1955 – 1 Cent Canada – SF

The 1 cent coin produced by Canada in 1955 with the “SF” (Shoulder Fold) designation is a copper-based coin weighing 3.24 grams and is non-magnetic due to its alloy of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc. It features a plain edge and a diameter of 19.05 mm. The obverse shows the bust of Queen Elizabeth II with a laurel wreath, engraved by Mary Gillick, and the reverse presents two maple leaves on the same twig, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray. Around 56.4 million such coins were produced for circulation by the Royal Canadian Mint. The “Shoulder Fold” refers to a modification made to improve detail and strike quality after issues were discovered with earlier high-relief portraits. The coin’s legends are “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA” on the obverse, and “1 CENT 1955 CANADA” on the reverse.