1 cent 1974 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

1 cent 1974

1 cent 1974

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1 cent 1974 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 1974 is $0.04 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1974 ---$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04

Circulated: 1 cent 1974 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
1974 $0.04$0.25$0.65$16.80$17.20$59.40$690

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 1974

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 692,058,489
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 3.24 g
  • Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : March 18, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Uncirculated
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1974 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray

Errors and varieties from the community

Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.

Planchet errors and varietiesSource
#659 1 cent 1974 - Clipped Chicky
#1043 1 cent 1974 - Clipped flavoie
#1045 1 cent 1974 - Clipped flavoie
#1423 1 cent 1974 - Clipped Patrick R
#2652 1 cent 1974 - Clipped Numinard
#3184 1 cent 1974 - Clipped ainsivalavie
#3208 1 cent 1974 - Clipped ainsivalavie
#3209 1 cent 1974 - Clipped ainsivalavie
#1024 1 cent 1974 - Flaw planchet -
#3934 1 cent 1974 - Flaw planchet on obverse bidjobi
#3853 1 cent 1974 - Lamination François Rufiange
Die errors and varietiesSource
#2007 1 cent 1974 - Die chip behind the queen lamothe
#1597 1 cent 1974 - Die chip on the D of Canada centurion
#3928 1 cent 1974 - Die crack after the last A of Canada bidjobi
#1591 1 cent 1974 - Die crack at the end of the right leaf centurion
#1592 1 cent 1974 - Die crack on the R of Regina centurion
#3558 1 cent 1974 - Die crack under the E of Cent bidjobi
#1593 1 cent 1974 - Die damage above R of Regina centurion
#1594 1 cent 1974 - Filling in front of the queen centurion
#2532 1 cent 1974 - Rotated 145 degrees Le Chat
Strike errors and varietiesSource
#1568 1 cent 1974 - Partial collar poenix688
#163 1 cent 1974 - Off center Dot36
#1943 1 cent 1974 - Uncentered broadstrike -
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#4216 1 cent 1974 - 2 lines under the 1 of 1 Cent Jcc1966
#4217 1 cent 1974 - 5 lines under the 1 of 1 Cent Jcc1966
#3521 1 cent 1974 - Double 4 bidjobi
#1718 1 cent 1974 - Double BE of Elizabeth centurion
#3622 1 cent 1974 - Double D.G.Regina Jcc1966
#3623 1 cent 1974 - Double H II of Elizabeth II Jcc1966
#1595 1 cent 1974 - Double of last A of Canada centurion
#1596 1 cent 1974 - Double queen's back centurion
#3979 1 cent 1974 - Double queen's forehead BeauRĂ©al
#3585 1 cent 1974 - Line under the queen bidjobi
#3960 1 cent 1974 - Struck through a late stage die cap bidjobi

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