1 cent 1987 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

1 cent 1987

1 cent 1987

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1 cent 1987 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 1987 is $0.03 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1987 ---$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04

Circulated: 1 cent 1987 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
1987 $0.10$0.25$1.20$11.80$29.80$175-

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 1987

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 774,549,000
    • Proof: 175,686 (Quantity sold)
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 2.5 g
  • Melt value: $0.02797 (Last update : March 18, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.1 mm
  • Thickness: 1.45 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Uncirculated
    • Specimen
    • Proof
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1987 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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Die errors and varietiesSource
#3625 1 cent 1987 - Die chip on stem bidjobi
#2514 1 cent 1987 - Die chip on the queen's crown drooperdolan

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