Canadian penny weights ???

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Chance007
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Canadian penny weights ???

Post by Chance007 » Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:18 pm

Hi members,

Is it normal for canadian penny weight 2.2g and 3.4g???
I have number of Canadian pennies with 2.2g & 3.4g.
Any quidance will be very appreciated.
Thank you,
(Sorry, I've wrestled so many days but I can not upload pictures because it continues to show as "ERROR
Invalid file extension: cad 1962 penny 3.4g 1.bmp.)

coinguy
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Re: Canadian penny weights ???

Post by coinguy » Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:52 pm

It depends on the year.
Canadian CENTS ( Pennies are from the UK) can weigh 3.24g, 2.8g, 2.5g, 2.25g, 2.35g
plus the mint tolerance for each one so there is quite a variance.
Also if you are weighing coins, they should be weighed to a minimum of two decimal points.

Chance007
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Re: Canadian penny weights ???

Post by Chance007 » Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:06 pm

Oh, I see, I'll look again, thank you,

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