Offered here is a circulated 1950 1 Cent coin from Canada, struck during the reign of George VI.
This classic bronze Canadian cent features:
The left-facing portrait of King George VI
A detailed maple leaf twig reverse, one of Canada’s most iconic coin designs
An attractive mid-century example from the final years of George VI’s reign.
Country: Canada
Year: 1950
Denomination: 1 Cent
Composition: Bronze (.980 Cu, .005 Sn, .015 Zn)
Weight: 3.24 g
Diameter: 19.05 mm
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Edge: Plain
Orientation: Medal (↑↑)
Reference: KM#41 / N#434
Portrait of King George VI facing left
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
(George VI, King by the Grace of God)
Initials: HP (Thomas Humphrey Paget)
Maple leaf twig
Lettering:
1 CENT
1950
CANADA
Initials: K·G (George Kruger Gray)