1 cent 1961
Picture by: Brent Middleton
1 cent 1961 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 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | - | - | - | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 1961 - Hanging 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.80 | $9.70 | $20.20 | $213 | - |
| 1961 - Hanging 1 | - | - | - | $12.10 | $52.00 | $875 | - |
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 1961
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 139,598,404
- Proof-like/BUNC: 98,373
- 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
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1961 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
1 cent 1961 - Hanging 1
Zoell #C85n - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965
- 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
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1961 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1058 | 1 cent 1961 - Clipped | flavoie |
| #3765 | 1 cent 1961 - Clipped | - |
| #1797 | 1 cent 1961 - Clipped straight | Oli1999 |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4604 | 1 cent 1961 - Die clash under the 1 of 1 Cent | bidjobi |
| #1837 | 1 cent 1961 - Double hanging 1 | V@utour |
| #1022 | 1 cent 1961 - Hanging 1Zoell #C85n - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | - |
| #2583 | 1 cent 1961 - Die crack at the bottom of the queen | Oli1999 |
| #3579 | 1 cent 1961 - Die crack under the queen | bidjobi |
| #876 | 1 cent 1961 - Deteriorated Die on reverse | Fiston2005 |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1565 | 1 cent 1961 - Double legend | Sonic |
| #1 | 1 cent 1961 - Off center | dany |
| #1935 | 1 cent 1961 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
| #4547 | 1 cent 1961 - Weak strike | sylva2020 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2478 | 1 cent 1961 - Missing M | patrick66patrick450 |
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