Description: 2002-P (1952-) CANADIAN 1-CENT MAPLE LEAF TWIG/QUEEN'S JUBILEE PENNY COIN The maple leaf is a proud and distinctive Canadian symbol, appearing on all Canadian coins minted between Confederation and 1935. The modern 1-cent coin features two maple leaves on the same twig. The design, created by G.E. Kruger Gray, was first used in 1937 and has remained unchanged with one exception: in 1967, a rock dove designed by renowned Canadian artist Alex Colville appeared on the reverse to celebrate Canada's Centennial. Countess Grey struck the first 1-cent coin on January 2, 1908 at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint (which became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931).*Note: Since 2000, the 1-cent coin can be produced using either the copper-plated steel or copper-plated zinc compositions.DesignThe obverse design depicts the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in right profile, when she was 69 years old. It is surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" as well as the facial value and date.This coin depicts a maple leaf twig surrounded with the inscription "CANADA".
Price: 1.45 CAD
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
End Time: 2024-01-27T05:16:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.46 CAD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Small Cent
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
