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1947  Canadian 1 cent (penny) coin circulated


You will receive a coin similar to the coin you see in the sample picture. 



Canadian Mint began melting the 1 cents coins and the remaining coins are considered collectible (In 2013, the Canadian Mint began melting down the estimated 35 billion pennies that were in circulation).


Composition throughout history

YearsMassDiameter/ShapeComposition[11]
2000–2012 *2.35 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating
1997–1999 *2.25 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round98.4% zinc, 1.6% copper plating
1982–19962.5 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), 12-sided98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1980–19812.8 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1978–19793.24 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1942–19773.24 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
1920–19413.24 g19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
1876–19205.67 g25.4 mm (1 inch), round95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
1858–18594.54 g25.4 mm (1 inch), round95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc (bronze)






Canadian 1 cent (penny) coin circulated 1947 98% copper 3.24 g 19.05 mm ( 3⁄4 inch), round 98% copper

  • Product Code: Canadian 1 cent
  • Availability: In Stock

  • $4.00


Tags: Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, 1 cent, penny, -circulated