Canada 1 Cent 1944-1946 Maple Leaf Coins
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Country Canada Type Common coin Years 1937-1947 Value 1 Cent 0.01 CAD = 0.0078 USD Metal Bronze Weight 3.24 g Diameter 19.05 mm Thickness 1.65 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ References KM# 32, Schön# 31 Obverse A portrait of King George VI facing left, surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:" meaning: George V, by the grace of God, the King and Emperor of India Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget Reverse A maple leaf twig is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA". Lettering: 1 CENT 1937 CANADA Engraver: George Kruger Gray Edge Plain Two different alloys were used during the different years of minting this coin: Alloy 1: from 1937-1942; .955 copper, .030 tin, .015 zinc Alloy 2: from 1943-1952; .980 copper, .005 tin, .015 zinc Year Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC 1944 44,131,216 0.30 0.98 1945 77,268,591 0.17 0.23 0.42 1946 56,662,071 0.10 0.20 0.44 https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces435.html
