1 Cent 1959


Added by Alain Martineau
In personal collections 43
General Description The maple leaf is a proud and distinctive Canadian symbol, appearing on all Canadian coins minted between Confederation 1867 and present except in 1967, new effigy since 1953
Obv. Description Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 27 years old, surrounded by the Latin inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA, meaning Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen.
Note the effigy facing right
Rev. Description 1 cent with two maple leaves on the same twig, the date on the left and CANADA at the bottom
Catalog code KM# 49
Mintage 83,615,343
Diameter 19.05 mm
Thickness 1.65 mm
Weight 3.2400 g
Material Bronze
Orientation Medal
Mint Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type plain
Designer G.E. Kruger Gray
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