2009 – 1 Cent Canada – Magnetic

The 2009 Canadian 1 cent magnetic coin is made of copper-plated steel composed of 94% steel, 4.5% copper, and 1.5% nickel, which gives it its magnetic property, distinguishing it from the non-magnetic variety made of copper-plated zinc. It has a diameter of 19.05 mm, weighs 2.35 grams, and features a plain edge with a medal alignment orientation. The obverse design shows an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” while the reverse bears two maple leaves on the same twig designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, along with the inscriptions “1 CENT 2009 CANADA.” This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in circulation with a mintage of approximately 419 million magnetic pieces and is known for sticking to a magnet due to its steel content.