1985 – 1 Cent Canada – Blunt 5

The 1985 Canadian 1 cent coin “Blunt 5” is a distinct variety where the top of the number 5 in the date “1985” finishes flatly rather than having a pointed tip. This coin was minted in large quantities, with a circulation mintage of over 771 million, composed of 98% copper, 0.5% tin, and 1.5% zinc, featuring the classic design of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on the reverse. The Blunt 5 variety is less valuable compared to the rarer Pointed 5 variety, with circulated coins typically worth just a few cents to a few dollars depending on condition, while mint state examples can fetch higher prices from collectors but generally remain less prized than the Pointed 5 version.