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1 cent 1962

1 cent 1962

Picture by: Brent Middleton

1 cent 1962 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 1962 is $0.04 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1962 ---$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04
1962 - Hanging 2 -------
1962 - Missing M - Hanging 2 -------
1962 - Double hanging 2 -------
1962 - Triple Hanging 2 -------
1962 - Double 2 -------
1962 - Double 962 -------
1962 - Missing M -------
1962 - Harp -------
1962 - Guitar -------

Circulated: 1 cent 1962 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
1962 $0.15$0.15$2.00$10.00$18.20$196-
1962 - Hanging 2 -$9.00$38.60$40.00$53.40$296-
1962 - Missing M - Hanging 2 ---$33.20$205--
1962 - Double hanging 2 -------
1962 - Triple Hanging 2 --$38.60----
1962 - Double 2 ----$44.10--
1962 - Double 962 ---$40.40$104--
1962 - Missing M --$17.00$32.60$79.70$377-
1962 - Harp ---$50.80$81.00$384-
1962 - Guitar ---$101---

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 1962

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 227,244,069
    • Proof-like/BUNC: 200,950
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 3.24 g
  • Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Hanging 2

1 cent 1962 - Hanging 2

Zoell #C81n - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965

Zoell #C86n - 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Missing M - Hanging 2

1 cent 1962 - Hanging 2

Zoell #C81n - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965

Zoell #C86n - Minor coin varieties - Third Edition #2 - 1965

1 cent 1962 - Missing M

Zoell #S86g - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% 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
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1962 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 1962 - Double hanging 2

1 cent 1962 - Double Hanging 2

Zoell #C86p - 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Triple Hanging 2

The last digit of the date is tripled hanging (die clash).

  • 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Double 2

Die deterioration doubling

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% 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
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1962 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 1962 - Double 962

  • 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Missing M

1 cent 1962 - Missing M

Zoell #S86g - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966

  • 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Harp

1 cent 1962

Zoell #K6c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966

  • 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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 1962 - Guitar

1 cent 1962

Zoell #K86c - Major coin varieties - Fourth Edition #1 - 1966

  • 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 : March 28, 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 1962 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

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.

Planchet errors and varietiesSource
#13 1 cent 1962 - Clipped Sénateur
#3201 1 cent 1962 - Clipped ainsivalavie
#3766 1 cent 1962 - Clipped -
#3767 1 cent 1962 - Clipped -
#8 1 cent 1962 - Incomplete clip Numi
#1574 1 cent 1962 - Flaw planchet patrick66patrick450
Die errors and varietiesSource
#1213 1 cent 1962 - Cuds quasimodo2
#926 1 cent 1962 - Die chip on CanadaZoell #P86v - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 andre
#927 1 cent 1962 - Die chip on the right leaf andre
#3175 1 cent 1962 - Die chip under the queen pesos
#634 1 cent 1962 - Die chips on 2 castor
#2066 1 cent 1962 - Die clash around the queen fizzz
#630 1 cent 1962 - Die clash behind the queen La loutre
#1065 1 cent 1962 - Die clash under the right leaf quasimodo2
#1978 1 cent 1962 - Multiple die clash V@UTOUR
#1064 1 cent 1962 - Quadruple hanging 2 quasimodo2
#2224 1 cent 1962 - Die crack above N and on A of Regina quasimodo2
#4412 1 cent 1962 - Die crack at right of the reverse bidjobi
#2636 1 cent 1962 - Die crack at the bottom of the queen quasimodo2
#1066 1 cent 1962 - Die crack at the end of the leaves quasimodo2
#4555 1 cent 1962 - Die crack at the end of the left leaf SP67
#4411 1 cent 1962 - Die crack before II bidjobi
#1437 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on Canada K.G
#633 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on E of DEI Lightw4re
#640 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on N of Canada Anaïs
#1990 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on the I of Elizabeth lamothe
#2081 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on the last A of Canada PayeCa$h
#2080 1 cent 1962 - Die crack on the Z of Elizabeth PayeCa$h
#44 1 cent 1962 - Die crack through the N of ReginaZoell #FL86b - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 cunbi1
#194 1 cent 1962 - Marks near 1 cent on obverse Fiston2005
#643 1 cent 1962 - Spikes Line
#523 1 cent 1962 - Double 2Zoell #R86a - Major Coin Varieties - 3rd Edition - 1965 Lightw4re
#636 1 cent 1962 - Double 2Zoell #R86a - Major Coin Varieties - 3rd Edition - 1965 Fiston2005
#639 1 cent 1962 - Double 2 Fiston2005
#627 1 cent 1962 - HarpZoell #K86c - Major Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1966 La loutre
#2586 1 cent 1962 - Dot above the 6 of the date Oli1999
#2180 1 cent 1962 - Dot after the date sam1382
#3560 1 cent 1962 - Dot between DEI and Gratia Oli1999
#2579 1 cent 1962 - Dot between the Z and A of Elizabeth Oli1999
#631 1 cent 1962 - Dot near the queen's neckZoell #B86a - Minor Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1968 Lightw4re
#1599 1 cent 1962 - Dot under the 6 of the date lamothe
#87 1 cent 1962 - Dots on the obverse killerbee
#632 1 cent 1962 - Double dateZoell #R86c - Major Coin Varieties - 3rd Edition - 1965 greatgaet
#1987 1 cent 1962 - Filling above DEI V@UTOUR
#125 1 cent 1962 - Filling on the reverse mithrandir
#2668 1 cent 1962 - Filling on the right leaf Oli1999
#2569 1 cent 1962 - Misaligned die Oli1999
#642 1 cent 1962 - Mortar set Anaïs
#1436 1 cent 1962 - Mortar set on obverse K.G
Strike errors and varietiesSource
#1391 1 cent 1962 - Intended strike drooperdolan
#86 1 cent 1962 - Die shift on Elizabeth on the obverse killerbee
#88 1 cent 1962 - Partial brockage mithrandir
#995 1 cent 1962 - Partial brockage -
#4558 1 cent 1962 - Partial brockage SP67
#2568 1 cent 1962 - Uncentered broadstrike abderrahime
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#1940 1 cent 1962 - Die clash near the right leaf -
#2610 1 cent 1962 - Double 962 Mo.naie
#4422 1 cent 1962 - Double 962Zoell #R86c - Major coin varieties - 3rd Edition #1 - 1965 -
#3611 1 cent 1962 - Double legend Oli1999
#4560 1 cent 1962 - Double strike reverse William
#1037 1 cent 1962 - Filling above the queen mithrandir
#1035 1 cent 1962 - Filling behind the queen mithrandir
#1034 1 cent 1962 - Filling behind the queen's head mithrandir
#1033 1 cent 1962 - Filling in front of the queenZoell #P86c - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 mithrandir
#1036 1 cent 1962 - Filling under the queen mithrandir
#1311 1 cent 1962 - Line near the 1 of 1 cent quasimodo2
#628 1 cent 1962 - GuitarZoell #K86b - Major Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1966 La loutre

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