1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Silver)
Canada • 1 Cent • Silver (.9999) • 2012
- Denomination
- 1 Cent
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2012
- Composition
- Silver (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Diameter
- 19.1 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 116689
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Where it came from
The 2012 Canadian one-cent coin occupies a poignant place in numismatic history as the final year of production for the denomination. Following a 2012 federal budget announcement citing the rising costs of metal and production relative to the coin's face value, the Royal Canadian Mint ceased distribution of the penny. This marked the end of a tradition dating back to Canada's earliest days, turning the 2012 issue into a symbolic conclusion to the nation's circulating cent series.
This specific version features the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Susanna Blunt. Introduced in 2003, Blunt’s design portrays the monarch without a crown, reflecting a shift toward a more modern, accessible representation of the sovereign. The move to silver-colored finishes in the final year was dictated by the use of steel-plated coins, which replaced the copper-plated zinc composition used in earlier decades to improve manufacturing efficiency and durability.
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