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1920 Small Canada 1-cent Uncirculated (MS60)
1920 Small Canada 1-cent Uncirculated (MS60)
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1920 Small Canada 1-cent Uncirculated (MS60)
Beginning in 1920, Canada introduced the George V small cent, measuring 19.05 mm in diameter, to replace the previously used "large cent" that had been in use since 1858. There were several reasons for this change, such as rising production costs, the rising cost of copper, public inconvenience, among other things. By reducing the size and weight, Canada could cut down on metal usage and minting costs while still keeping the coin in circulation. This smaller cent became more popular with the public, and set the standard for Canadian cents right up until the denomination was discontinued.
Obverse: Crowned bust of George V facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Denomination in centre, with a maple leaf on either side, CANADA above, and the date below.
Specifications:
Monarch: George V
Engravers: Edgar Bertram MacKennal (obv), W.H.J. Blakemore, Fred Lewis (rev)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 3.24 g
Diameter: 19.05 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: The Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada
Mintage: 15,483,933
Beginning in 1920, Canada introduced the George V small cent, measuring 19.05 mm in diameter, to replace the previously used "large cent" that had been in use since 1858. There were several reasons for this change, such as rising production costs, the rising cost of copper, public inconvenience, among other things. By reducing the size and weight, Canada could cut down on metal usage and minting costs while still keeping the coin in circulation. This smaller cent became more popular with the public, and set the standard for Canadian cents right up until the denomination was discontinued.
Obverse: Crowned bust of George V facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Denomination in centre, with a maple leaf on either side, CANADA above, and the date below.
Specifications:
Monarch: George V
Engravers: Edgar Bertram MacKennal (obv), W.H.J. Blakemore, Fred Lewis (rev)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 3.24 g
Diameter: 19.05 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: The Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada
Mintage: 15,483,933
