1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; magnetic)
Canada • 1 Cent • Copper plated steel (94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating) • 1999–2003
- Denomination
- 1 Cent
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 1999–2003
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 2.35 g
- Diameter
- 19.05 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 289b
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Where it came from
The 1999 Canadian one-cent coin features the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt. This effigy, which depicts the monarch wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, was introduced in 1990 to modernize the national currency. It represents a shift from the previous, more traditional royal portraiture and reflects the artist's focus on creating a dignified yet accessible image for everyday coinage.
The 1999 issue is notable for its composition, as it reflects the Royal Canadian Mint's transition toward more cost-effective manufacturing methods. During this period, the mint shifted to using multi-ply plated steel for several denominations, resulting in the magnetic properties observed in this specific cent. This technological change was prompted by the rising cost of raw copper, ensuring that the humble penny remained economically viable for continued circulation across Canada.
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