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1961 Canada Elizabeth II 1 Cent BU

Elizabeth II 1st portrait

1961CanadaProoflike

Denomination

1 Cent

Estimated Value

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Condition

Mintage

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Physical Properties

Composition:Bronze (98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc)

Weight:3.24g

Shape:Round

Diameter:19.05mm

Thickness:1.65mm

Currency:Dollar (1858-date)

Mint:Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa

Features & Details

RoundBronze (98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc)

Versions of the 1961 Canada Elizabeth II 1 Cent

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Circulation
£0.10
Mintage 139,598,404
1961 Canada Elizabeth II 1 Cent
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1961 Canada Elizabeth II 1 Cent BU (this page)

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About the 1961 Canada Elizabeth II 1 Cent BU

Struck in bronze at the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, the coin features the effigy by British sculptor Mary Gillick, which shows the Queen facing right and wearing a laurel wreath rather than a crown. This classical, youthful portrayal was widely admired for its grace and simplicity. Because the original portrait was rendered in very low relief, the Mint soon modified the effigy to improve striking quality. These subtle die differences give the series an engaging depth for specialists who study portrait details and die characteristics.

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