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1 Cent

Canadian 1 Cent - George VI

Canada · 1944

A bronze Canadian one-cent coin featuring King George VI on the obverse and two intertwined maple leaves on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1944
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
Grade: Very Fine (VF)

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Overview

A bronze Canadian one-cent coin featuring King George VI on the obverse and two intertwined maple leaves on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II, Canadian coinage of this era reflected wartime economics and nationalism, contributing to the Allied war effort.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the Latin inscription 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:'

Reverse (back)

Two maple leaves on a single twig with the denomination '1 CENT' above, the year '1944' to the left, 'CANADA' below, and designer initials 'KG' to the right.

Estimated value

$0.20 to $2.00 depending on condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition and original mint luster are the primary value drivers for this common date.

Grade assessment

Very Fine (VF)

Mintage & rarity

Common, mintage of over 50 million pieces

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to high mintage and low individual value, counterfeiting is extremely rare for circulation strikes of this year.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor die cracks or repunched dates, though none command significant premiums in circulated grades.

Similar coins

British or other Commonwealth one-cent and penny coins of the George VI era

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin holder or flip. Avoid cleaning to preserve numismatic value.

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