1 cent 1946
1 cent 1946 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 1946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | - | - | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.55 | $1.00 |
Circulated: 1 cent 1946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | $3.20 | $6.10 | $15.70 | $30.20 | $103 | $1,870 | - |
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 1946
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 56,662,071
- 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 25, 2024 )
- 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 1946 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
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.
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #104 | 1 cent 1946 - Die chip in the E of CentZoell #P69o - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | Jumpy |
| #3582 | 1 cent 1946 - Die clash under the leaves | bidjobi |
| #1581 | 1 cent 1946 - Mark under the right leaf | lamothe |
| #3749 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack above the I of Georgivs | - |
| #3748 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack above the R of Georgivs | - |
| #2435 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack after REX | pascalou1975 |
| #2557 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack after REX | quasimodo2 |
| #3125 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack at the bottom of the king | - |
| #4454 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack behind the king | Gerryinthe6ix |
| #1783 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack between E and N of Cent | abderrahime |
| #141 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack between the V and I of VI | jess |
| #875 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack on obverse and reverse | LE RETRAITÉ |
| #1563 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack on the T of ET | - |
| #3750 | 1 cent 1946 - Die crack under the king | - |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1408 | 1 cent 1946 - Double reverse | drooperdolan |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #866 | 1 cent 1946 - Die cracks on obverseZoell #L69d - L69g - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | Dot36 |
| #3751 | 1 cent 1946 - Double 1946 | - |
| #3126 | 1 cent 1946 - Double Georg of George | - |
| #3752 | 1 cent 1946 - Double legend | - |
| #2192 | 1 cent 1946 - Filled 9 | graal1250 |
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 - Pittman - $793 - PCGS (SP-65) Red
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $260 - PCGS (SP-64) Red and Brown
View the average prices of certified 1 cent 1946 sold at auctions »
Last update : Thursday, April 4, 2024
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