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1 cent 1979

1 cent 1979

Picture by: Brent Middleton

In 1979, the portrait of the Queen was reduced to be proportional to the diameter of the coin, as on other denominations.

1 cent 1979 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 1979 is $0.04 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1979 ---$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04
1979 - Double 9 -------
1979 - Double 79 -------
1979 - Double 979 -------
1979 - Double 1979 -------

Circulated: 1 cent 1979 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
1979 $0.10$0.25$0.55$8.30$16.50$59.80$453
1979 - Double 9 ---$10.90$20.10$59.80$453
1979 - Double 79 ---$10.00$21.20$59.80-
1979 - Double 979 --$10.50$12.00$21.20$59.80-
1979 - Double 1979 $1.95$2.90$4.30$13.70$37.60$131-

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 1979

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 753,942,953
  • Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 3.24 g
  • Melt value: $0.03514 (Last update : March 27, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Uncirculated
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1979 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray

1 cent 1979 - Double 9

Die deterioration doubling

1 cent 1979 - Double 9

  • 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 : March 27, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1979 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray

1 cent 1979 - Double 79

Die deterioration doubling

1 cent 1979 - Double 79

  • 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 : March 27, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1979 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray

1 cent 1979 - Double 979

Die deterioration doubling

1 cent 1979 - Double 979

  • 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 : March 27, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1979 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray

1 cent 1979 - Double 1979

Die deterioration doubling

1 cent 1979 - Double 1979

Picture by: James May

  • 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 : March 27, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 19.05 mm
  • Thickness: 1.55 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 1 CENT 1979 CANADA
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • 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 varietiesSource
#930 1 cent 1979 - Clipped flavoie
#1041 1 cent 1979 - Clipped flavoie
#3187 1 cent 1979 - Clipped ainsivalavie
#4619 1 cent 1979 - Clipped BeauReal
#1724 1 cent 1979 - Struck on a 10 cents planchet philqc
#1825 1 cent 1979 - Struck on a 10 cents planchet Cocomath
Die errors and varietiesSource
#654 1 cent 1979 - Die chip on the last A of Canada tonyown
#3524 1 cent 1979 - Die chip on the right leaf bidjobi
#11 1 cent 1979 - Die clashes La Loutre
#3592 1 cent 1979 - Quadruple die clash under the leaves Mo.naie
#2085 1 cent 1979 - Triple cocoon Jcc1966
#555 1 cent 1979 - Double 79 Lightw4re
#556 1 cent 1979 - Double 9 Lightw4re
#557 1 cent 1979 - Double 979 -
#558 1 cent 1979 - Double 979 and double leaf Lightw4re
#198 1 cent 1979 - Double left leaf Franky
#83 1 cent 1979 - Dot between C and E of Cent Le cardinal
#3606 1 cent 1979 - Dot under the leaves Mo.naie
#197 1 cent 1979 - Extra metal under the queen's throat Lightw4re
#966 1 cent 1979 - Filling on leaves -
#2421 1 cent 1979 - Mortar set in the middle of the reverse lamothe
#3591 1 cent 1973 - Rotated patrick66patrick450
#538 1 cent 1979 - Rotated 15 degrees Lightw4re
Strike errors and varietiesSource
#199 1 cent 1979 - Double Regina mithrandir
#65 1 cent 1979 - Retarded coin mithrandir
#3133 1 cent 1979 - Uncentered broadstrike -
#4408 1 cent 1979 - Uncentered broadstrike ainsivalavie
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#2476 1 cent 1979 - Double 99 patrick66patrick450
#2429 1 cent 1979 - Double K of K.G. pascalou1975
#1785 1 cent 1979 - Double queen's back Arkanje

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