1 cent 1978
Picture by: Brent Middleton
1 cent 1978 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 1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | - | - | - | - | - | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 1978 - Double 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 - Double 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 - Double 978 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 - Double 1978 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 - High 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $0.15 | $0.35 | $0.55 | $8.60 | $19.50 | $58.50 | $256 |
| 1978 - Double 8 | - | - | - | $9.10 | $22.40 | $82.30 | - |
| 1978 - Double 78 | - | - | - | $21.50 | $30.80 | $85.10 | - |
| 1978 - Double 978 | - | - | - | $25.50 | - | $87.50 | - |
| 1978 - Double 1978 | - | - | - | $30.00 | $32.60 | $118 | - |
| 1978 - High 8 | - | - | $9.80 | $24.20 | $49.00 | $123 | - |
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 1978
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 911,170,647
- 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
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
1 cent 1978 - Double 8
Die deterioration doubling
Only the last 8 of the date is doubled.
- 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
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
1 cent 1978 - Double 78
Die deterioration doubling
Only the 7 and the last 8 of the date are doubled.
- 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
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
1 cent 1978 - Double 978
Die deterioration doubling
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
1 cent 1978 - Double 1978
Die deterioration doubling
- 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
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
1 cent 1978 - High 8
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Thickness: 1.55 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1978 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
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #135 | 1 cent 1978 - Clipped | mithrandir |
| #671 | 1 cent 1978 - Clipped | raccoon64 |
| #4620 | 1 cent 1978 - Clipped | Enyaw |
| #922 | 1 cent 1978 - Double clipped | RUBIS |
| #4546 | 1 cent 1978 - Straight clip | Anais |
| #24 | 1 cent 1978 - Wrong planchet | La Loutre |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2084 | 1 cent 1978 - Die clash on both sides | Jcc1966 |
| #3167 | 1 cent 1978 - Die crack between 1 and Cent | Jcc1966 |
| #121 | 1 cent 1978 - Double date | patrjck |
| #2428 | 1 cent 1978 - Dots around the date | pascalou1975 |
| #537 | 1 cent 1978 - Rotated 15 degrees | Lightw4re |
| #554 | 1 cent 1978 - Rotated 20 degrees | Lightw4re |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | 1 cent 1978 - Die cap | Fiston2005 |
| #37 | 1 cent 1978 - Die cap | Kevin |
| #136 | 1 cent 1978 - Double back of the queen | mithrandir |
| #2018 | 1 cent 1978 - Double queen's forehead | psaw34 |
| #26 | 1 cent 1978 - Partial collar | La Loutre |
| #174 | 1 cent 1978 - Off center | andrelus |
| #23 | 1 cent 1978 - Uncentered broadstrike | La Loutre |
| #1407 | 1 cent 1978 - Uncentered broadstrike | centurion |
| #2424 | 1 cent 1978 - Uncentered broadstrike | William |
| #2528 | 1 cent 1978 - Uncentered broadstrike | jojo007 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #137 | 1 cent 1978 - Cocoon | mithrandir |
| #2654 | 1 cent 1978 - Double Canada | lamothe |
| #3173 | 1 cent 1978 - Double legend | Jcc1966 |
| #1428 | 1 cent 1978 - Double queen's neck | Daniboy |
| #2669 | 1 cent 1978 - High 8 | dlavoie |
| #4215 | 1 cent 1978 - Off centre - Intented strike | Dot36 |
| #4219 | 1 cent 1978 - Over-resurfacing (die polish) | Anaïs |
| #1425 | 1 cent 1978 - Struck Through a Late Stage Die Cap | Cjusz_911 |
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