What is a 1 cent 1921 coin?

Circulated: 1 cent 1921 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. Obverse: Bust of king George V, no rim denticles or beads.

Why is the 1921 Queen Elizabeth II coin famous?

The 1921 Queen Elizabeth II coin is famous because it had a low initial mintage and to date, only 75 or so have survived. The coin sold in the same range as the 1936 Dot Coin, fetching about US$400,000 in the year 2000. In today’s money, that figure is closer to US$1M.

How do you identify a Canadian 1 cent coin?

The top of the coin had the legend ‘1 cent’ with ‘Canada’ stamped at the bottom. On one side of the maple leaves, you’ll find the year of mintage, and on the other side of the leaves, you’ll find the designer’s initials, K.G. The two leaves rise from a single branch in the coin’s center.