1 cent 1990
In 1990, the portrait of the Queen on the obverse changed and was designed for the first time by a Canadian. Great Britain an dother Commonwealth countries also changed the portrait of the Queen that year.
1 cent 1990 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 1990 is $0.03 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
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1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 1 cent 1990 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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1990 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $1.00 | $9.30 | $22.00 | $89.50 | - |
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 1990
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 218,035,000
- Proof: 158,068 (Quantity sold)
- Alloy and composition: 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.5 g
- Melt value: $0.02797 (Last update : April 23, 2024 )
- Diameter: 19.1 mm
- Thickness: 1.45 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 1 CENT 1990 CANADA
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves on the same twig.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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Die errors and varieties | Source | |
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#2065 | 1 cent 1990 - Die chip on the 0 of the date | centurion |
#2563 | 1 cent 1990 - Die chip on the queen's crown | Oli1999 |
#2076 | 1 cent 1990 - Die damage in front of the queen | Anaïs |
Auctions prices and values
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Last update : Thursday, April 11, 2024
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