Using multiple sized and shaped blanks, the Mint has carefully replicated the designs of Canada’s 1 cent from its first domestic striking in 1908. The set includes two 2-ounce coins and three 1-ounce coins, one of which has 12 sides to mimic the penny’s shape from 1982 to 1997-all beautifully enhanced with selective pink gold plating to mimic the penny’s copper colour. INCREDIBLY LOW MINTAGE: Only 3,000 coins will be made available worldwide. UNIQUE SET INCLUDES TWO COIN SIZES: TWO 2-OUNCE COINS AND THREE 1-OUNCE COINS! The two coin sizes in this set reflect a historical change in the dimension of the penny. From the penny’s first issue in 1908 to the year 1920, the diameter of the Canadian 1-cent piece was 25.4 millimeters. Beginning later in 1920, the penny’s diameter was reduced to 19.05 millimetres. Though both sizes in this set are significantly larger than the originals, the diameter of the set’s two 2-ounce coins has been enlarged to reflect the pre-1920 large penny, while the three 1-ounce coins reflect the smaller penny that was produced after 1920. FEATURES ALL DESIGNS SINCE 1908! Celebrate the penny’s history with a commemorative set that features all of its major reverse designs since 1908. SELECTIVE ROSE GOLD PLATING! Recalls the penny’s warm copper patina. INCLUDES A RARELY USED COIN BLANK! Your coin set includes a 12-sided 1-ounce coin, a rarely used shape on this blank, to replicate the design of the 1982 penny. Small leaves design (1908). Composition 99.99% pure silver; selective rose gold plating. Weight (g) 62.67. DeSaulles (reverse and obverse). Small leaves design (1911). Blakemore (reverse), Sir E. Two maple leaves design (1920). Weight (g) 31.39. Artist Fred Lewis (reverse), Sir E. Artist Alex Colville (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse). Maple twig design (1982). Kruger-Gray (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse). Note: Pictures are part of the description. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “sammybess” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Denomination: 1 Cent
- Type: Commemorative
- Year: 2017
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Certification: RCM
