1965 – 1 Cent Canada – Large Beads – Blunt 5

The 1965 Canadian one cent coin with the Large Beads – Blunt 5 variety is a small bronze coin struck at the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring a composition of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc. On the obverse, it bears Arnold Machin’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the notable characteristic of a blunt-tipped numeral “5” in the date. The “Large Beads” refer to the size of the rim denticles, which are bigger compared to the “Small Beads” variety, helping collectors distinguish between the two. On the reverse, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, a pair of maple leaves on a twig represent Canada’s national identity. This specific variety is well-regarded by numismatists due to its relative scarcity compared to other 1965 cent varieties.