The 1968 Canadian 1 cent coin is a business strike coin composed primarily of 98% copper, with 0.5% tin and 1.5% zinc, weighing 3.24 grams, with a diameter of 19.05 mm and a plain smooth edge. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, depicts two maple leaves on the same twig alongside the inscriptions “1 CENT 1968 CANADA.” This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a total mintage of 329,695,772 and is non-magnetic. It was primarily used for circulation and holds a melt value around $0.04 CAD as of early 2025 but can have higher collector values depending on condition and rarity of varieties.
1968 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1968 Canadian 1 cent coin is a mostly copper circulation coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on a twig on the reverse, with a plain edge and a large mintage of over 329 million.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
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| Mintage | 329695772 |
| 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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