1 cent 1938
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1 cent 1938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | - | - | $0.20 | $0.25 | $0.45 | $1.00 | $1.80 |
Circulated: 1 cent 1938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | $2.90 | $6.20 | $14.60 | $31.10 | $61.60 | $593 | - |
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 1938
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 18,365,608
- Alloy and composition: 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1938 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1429 | 1 cent 1938 - Flaw planchet | Sonic |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3941 | 1 cent 1938 - Die clash on reverse | bidjobi |
| #2606 | 1 cent 1938 - Die crack under the king | Oli1999 |
| #1441 | 1 cent 1938 - Retained broken die | lamothe |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3121 | 1 cent 1938 - Double 938 and left leaf | - |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- February 12, 2023 - Belzberg - $868 - PCGS (MS-66) Red
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $5,590 - PCGS (SP-66) Red and Brown
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