1 cent 1997
In 1997, in addition to the return to the round coin instead of the 12-sided one, the composition of the 1 cent coins was changed from bronze to copper plated zinc.
1 cent 1997 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 |
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1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1997 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 |
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1997 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $7.50 | $17.70 | $40.70 | $94.30 |
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 1997
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 549,868,000
- Proof: 113,647 (Quantity sold)
- Alloy and composition: Copper-plated zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.25 g
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Thickness: 1.45 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1997 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
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#202 | 1 cent 1997 - Double queen | Line |
#2630 | 1 cent 1997 - Struck through | lamothe |
Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
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#2629 | 1 cent 1997 - Double 97 | lamothe |
#1807 | 1 cent 1997 - Double queen's back | Sonic |
#1989 | 1 cent 1997 - Extra branch | abderrahime |
#2231 | 1 cent 1997 - Missing beads | canard |
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