1 cent 1979
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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1979 | - | - | - | €0.03 | €0.03 | €0.03 | €0.03 |
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 |
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1979 | €0.05 | €0.15 | €0.40 | €5.60 | €11.20 | €40.40 | €306 |
1979 - Double 9 | - | - | - | €7.40 | €13.60 | €40.40 | €306 |
1979 - Double 79 | - | - | - | €6.80 | €14.30 | €40.40 | - |
1979 - Double 979 | - | - | €7.10 | €8.10 | €14.30 | €40.40 | - |
1979 - Double 1979 | €1.30 | €2.00 | €2.90 | €9.30 | €25.40 | €88.30 | - |
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 : May 16, 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
- 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 : May 16, 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
- 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 : May 16, 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
- 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 : May 16, 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
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 : May 16, 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
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Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
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#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 varieties | Source | |
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#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 varieties | Source | |
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#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 / Unclassified | Source | |
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#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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