Reference image of 1 cent 1970
0.1042 oz
344,145,010 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1 cent 1970

1970

A 1970 Canadian 1 cent struck in 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Maple twig with two leaves; 1 CENT above, CANADA and date below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 344,145,010. Known varieties: 7 documented.

Metal Copper
Weight 0.1042 oz (3.24 g)
Mintage 344,145,010
Denomination 1 cent
Diameter 19.05 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Limited
Est. Value $0.01
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1970
F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.25$0.65$10$18$56
1970 - Double 0
MS-65
$47
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1 CENT 1970 CANADA". 19.05 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc.
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