2004 – 1 Cent Canada – P

The 2004 Canadian 1 cent coin, including the “P” mint mark variety, features an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, designed by Susanna Blunt, and on the reverse side, it displays two maple leaves on the same twig, a design by G. E. Kruger-Gray, symbolizing Canada’s national emblem. The “P” version of the 2004 cent is composed of copper-plated steel (94% steel, 4.5% copper, 1.5% nickel), is magnetic, weighs 2.35 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter with a plain smooth edge. This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of about 134.9 million for the “P” version, produced in circulation, uncirculated, and specimen finishes. The design carries the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “1 CENT 2004 CANADA” on the reverse.