1 cent 1953
1 cent 1953 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 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | - | - | - | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.25 | $0.50 |
| 1953 - NSF - Hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF | - | - | - | $1.25 | $2.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
Circulated: 1 cent 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | $1.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 | $11.90 | $39.80 | $385 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Hanging 3 | - | - | $9.20 | $13.20 | $133 | $816 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double hanging 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 953 | - | - | - | $25.20 | $410 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF | $17.80 | $28.00 | $87.70 | $169 | $1,050 | - | - |
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 1953 - NSF
You need to look at the I of the word DEI and compare it to the image below.
NSF : No shoulder fold
Zoell #84a - Canadian Coin - Variety Catalog - Edition 1960-61
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 67,806,016
- 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 25, 2024 )
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1953 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 1953 - NSF - Hanging 3
Hanging 3 
Zoell #C77r - Minor coin varieties - Fourth Edition #2 - 1968
- 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 25, 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 1953 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 1953 - NSF - Double hanging 3
Double Hanging 3 
Zoell #C77o - 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 25, 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 1953 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 1953 - NSF - Double 953
Die deterioration doubling
Zoell #R77c - Major coin varieties - Third Edition #1 - 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 25, 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 1953 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 1953 - NSF - Double 1953
The date is fully doubled (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
- Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : April 25, 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 1953 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 1953 - SF
Zoell #84n - Canadian Coin - Variety Catalog - Edition 1960-61
- 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 25, 2024 )
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1953 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 varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1416 | 1 cent 1953 - Flaw planchet | AndreT |
| #1417 | 1 cent 1953 - Flaw planchet | lamothe |
| #1831 | 1 cent 1953 - Flaw planchet behind the queen's head | Jcc1966 |
| #1688 | 1 cent 1953 - Flaw planchet on reverse | numfak |
| #3939 | 1 cent 1953 - Flaw planchet on reverse | bidjobi |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3772 | 1 cent 1953 - Double 5 | - |
| #4554 | 1 cent 1953 - Double 953 | SP67 |
| #4557 | 1 cent 1953 - Double 953 | SP67 |
| #1834 | 1 cent 1953 - Double DA in Canada | Jcc1966 |
| #1835 | 1 cent 1953 - Double right leaf | Jcc1966 |
| #1828 | 1 cent 1953 - Fading E of DEI | Jc1966 |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- February 26, 2022 - Norweb - $838 - ICCS (SP-65) NSF
- September 5, 2019 - Pittman - $2,461 - PCGS (SP-67) NSF - Heavy Cameo - Red
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $731 - PCGS (SP-65) NSF - Red and Brown
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $731 - PCGS (SP-65) NSF - Red and Brown
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Last update : Thursday, April 4, 2024
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