General

Country
Canada Flag: Canada
Denomination
1 cent
Value
0.01 Canadian dollar (CAD)
Dates
AD1912 - 1920

Physical

Shape
Circle
Mass
5.68 g
Diameter
25.60 mm
Thickness
1.60 mm
Composition
95% Cu, 4% Sn, 1% Zn
Color
Brown/Red/Copper Brown/Red/Copper
Magnetic
No

Design

Orientation
Coin (↑ ↓)
Edge
Plain/smooth
Tags
Branch / Ivy / Sprig / Vine

References

Wikipedia
Penny (Canadian coin)
Krause
KM# 21
Schön
19
Numista
437
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(Georgivs V Dei Gratia Rex et Indiae Imperator)
Crowned King George V bust left
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Canada 5 cents (1922 - 1936)
Canada 5 cents (1920 - 1921)
Canada 10 cents (1920 - 1936)
Canada 25 cents (1912 - 1919)
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