1 Cent

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1990-1996,
KM-181, Schön-162 Country Canada Years 1990-1996 Value 1 Cent Metal Bronze (.980 Cu, .005 Sn, .015 Zn) Weight 2.5 g Diameter 19.1 mm Obverse The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 64 years old, is surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" (Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God). This is the first coin designed by a Canadian woman. Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt Dora de Pédery-Hunt, CM OOnt was a Hungarian-Canadian sculptor who designed medals and coins. She was the first Canadian citizen to design an effigy for Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse A maple leaf twig is surrounded with the facial value and the inscription "CANADA" Lettering: 1 CENT 1995 CANADA Engraver: George Kruger Gray George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.

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