Obverse

Reverse

1 Cent

Canadian One Cent (Maple Leaf)

Canada · 1951

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

Country: Canada
Year: 1951
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 95.5% copper, 3.0% tin, 1.5% zinc

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Overview

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

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King George VI, this coin reflects Canada's post-WWII economy and its ongoing transition as a sovereign nation within the Commonwealth.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left, with the inscription 'GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX'.

Reverse (back)

Two maple leaves on a single twig with the denomination '1 CENT' above, year '1951' to the left, and 'CANADA' below.

Estimated value

$0.20-$1.00 circulated, $2.00-$10.00 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, presence of original mint red copper color versus brown toning, and absence of corrosion or scratches.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) with minor wear on the highest points of the design and some original luster remaining

Mintage & rarity

Common, mintage of 56,233,630 pieces in 1951

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to its high mintage and low face value, counterfeits are extremely rare. Standard weight and composition tests are sufficient if doubts arise.

Notable varieties & errors

No major high-value varieties are widely collected for the 1951 cent, though minor die cracks or repunched dates can occasionally be found by specialists.

Similar coins

Other Canadian large and small cents of the 20th century, British pennies of similar eras.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves to avoid transferring oils from skin. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin holder or flip.

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