1 Cent - Elizabeth II (Maple Twig Design - 1982)
Canada • 1 Cent • Silver (.9999) • 2017
- Denomination
- 1 Cent
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Silver (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.39 g
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 158117 · KM 2275
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Where it came from
The Canadian one-cent coin underwent a significant design shift in 1982, moving away from the traditional maple leaf sprig to a stylized maple twig design created by artist G.E. Kruger Gray. This iteration was intended to provide a more modern, minimalist aesthetic for the humble denomination, and it remained a staple of Canadian currency for decades, reflecting the nation's identity through its iconic botanical symbol.
By 2017, the one-cent coin had long been discontinued from circulation, with the Royal Canadian Mint having ceased production in 2012 to reduce manufacturing costs. Coins bearing the 2017 date are commemorative pieces minted specifically for collectors and numismatic sets, honoring the 150th anniversary of Confederation. These final specimens feature a design that pays homage to the historical lineage of the penny while marking the end of its role in daily commerce.
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