1 cent 1959
Picture by: Brent Middleton
1 cent 1959 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 1 cent 1959 is $0.04 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | - | - | - | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 1959 - Hanging 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1959 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.60 | $9.20 | $22.00 | $93.20 | - |
| 1959 - Hanging 9 | - | - | - | $14.70 | $44.70 | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
1 cent 1959
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 83,615,343
- Proof-like/BUNC: 31,577
- Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : April 15, 2024 )
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1959 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
1 cent 1959 - Hanging 9
Zoell #C83n - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : April 15, 2024 )
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1959 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2625 | 1 cent 1959 - Flaw planchet on obverse | lamothe |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2547 | 1 cent 1959 - Die chip in the first 9 of the dateZoell #P83p - Canadian Coin - Variety Catalog - 2nd Edition - 1962 | Skaha_boY |
| #3174 | 1 cent 1959 - Die chip in the first A of Canada | pesos |
| #2548 | 1 cent 1959 - Die chip in the last A of Canada | Skaha_boY |
| #3542 | 1 cent 1959 - Die chip near the right leaf | bidjobi |
| #2198 | 1 cent 1959 - Die chip under the second A of Canada | centurion |
| #2056 | 1 cent 1959 - Die clash under the queen's chin | centurion |
| #3935 | 1 cent 1959 - Double hanging 9 | bidjobi |
| #2055 | 1 cent 1959 - Multiple hanging | centurion |
| #3607 | 1 cent 1959 - Die crack above the A of Regina | Oli1999 |
| #9 | 1 cent 1959 - Die crack at the end of the left leaf | killerbee |
| #2057 | 1 cent 1959 - Filling near the right leaf | centurion |
| #521 | 1 cent 1959 - Rotated 15 degrees | Lightw4re |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3761 | 1 cent 1959 - Double DEI | - |
| #2450 | 1 cent 1959 - Double Elizabeth II | Oli1999 |
| #2451 | 1 cent 1959 - Double Regina | Oli1999 |
| #3899 | 1 cent 1959 - Double reverse | bidjobi |
| #2 | 1 cent 1959 - Pointed 5 | RLF |
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