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1 Cent

Canadian 1 Cent (Maple Leaf)

Canada · 1997

A business strike Canadian one-cent coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1997
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 98.4% Copper, 1.6% Zinc (Copper-plated Zinc)

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Overview

A business strike Canadian one-cent coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and two maple leaves on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint during the later years of Queen Elizabeth II's mature effigy, this coin represents everyday circulation currency in Canada before the denomination was eventually discontinued in 2013.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II D v G v REGINA'.

Reverse (back)

Two maple leaves sharing a single twig, with the denomination '1 CENT' at the top, the year '1997' and 'CANADA' at the bottom, and designer initials 'KG' to the right.

Estimated value

$0.01 - $0.25 (face value to slightly more for uncirculated specimens)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of original mint red luster, and rare mint errors.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor signs of handling but strong original mint luster.

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage; extremely common and readily found in circulation.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to its low face value and massive mintage, counterfeits are virtually non-existent.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for rare double-struck errors or repunched dates, though most are standard business strikes.

Similar coins

Other Canadian cent years from the 1990s and early 2000s.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in a coin flip or holder. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare hands to prevent fingerprint oils from toning or corroding the copper plating.

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