1 cent 1871 Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island was the last of the British North American colonies to adopt a decimal system of currency. 'Going decimal' in 1871, the island chose a dollar equal in value to the United States one-dollar gold piece, in line with the decimal currency system introduced earlier in the Provinces of Canada and New Brunswick and adopted by the Dominion of Canada in 1867... Read more
1 cent 1871 Prince Edward Island 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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 - ↑↑ | - | $34.30 | $68.60 | $123 | $343 | $588 | $980 |
| 1871 - ↑↓ | $1.50 | $1.95 | $3.90 | $5.90 | $9.80 | $28.40 | $58.80 |
Circulated: 1 cent 1871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 - ↑↑ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 - ↑↓ | $117 | $154 | $228 | $447 | $893 | $1,110 | $2,600 |
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.
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Varieties and features
1 cent 1871 - ↑↑
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 2,000,000
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Heaton Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA QUEEN 1871
- Reverse: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ONE CENT PARVA SUB INGENTI
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Large oak tree, representing England, sheltering 3 youg oak trees.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
1 cent 1871 - ↑↓
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Diameter: 25.4 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
- Minted by: Heaton Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: VICTORIA QUEEN 1871
- Reverse: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ONE CENT PARVA SUB INGENTI
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of queen Victoria wearing a diadem in her hair.
- Reverse: Large oak tree, representing England, sheltering 3 youg oak trees.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
- Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
Last update : Sunday, November 30, 2025
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