The 1990 Canadian 1 cent coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, depicting the Queen wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles. On the reverse, it shows the iconic design of two maple leaves on the same twig, created by George Edward Kruger-Gray, symbolizing Canadian pride and natural beauty. The coin is made mainly of copper (98%), with small amounts of tin and zinc, weighs 2.5 grams, has a diameter of 19.1 mm, and a plain edge. Approximately 218 million circulation coins were minted that year. The 1990 penny also marked the first time the Queen’s portrait was designed by a Canadian. Notably, a rare 1990 variation with an obverse die from 1989 exists, making it a sought-after collector’s item.
1990 – 1 Cent Canada
Canada 1 Cent Coins$1.50
The 1990 Canadian 1 cent coin is a small copper coin with a Canadian-designed portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the classic two maple leaves design on the reverse, minted in large quantities but also known for a rare collectible variety with an older obverse die.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
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| Mintage | 218035000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.45 |
| Composition | 98 % Copper, 1.75 % Tin, 0.25 % Zinc |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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