I think this is the oldest Canadian, and foreign, coin I have ever plucked out of my change.
It is in remarkably good shape there is some gunk between the letters but nothing too damaging.
Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1921
Mintage: 7,601,627
Metal: 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc
Value: $1.00 in VG
If only a year later, 1922, it would be worth $20.00 but still a great find.
Do you have a cent from Canada and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
Not Canadian, but I'm out of places to turn to. My grandpa has a mint set (sealed) of 1943 steel pennies, but one of them is a 1953 silver colored penny. Do you have any idea what it may be worth?
ReplyDeletea mint set (sealed) of 1943 steel pennies, but one of them is a 1953 silver colored penny.
ReplyDeleteNo such thing as a mint set of 1943 cents.
This was done outside the Mint and is always suspicious as they tend to clean or re-plate the coins.
As for the 1953 it may be a silver-plated cent that has no extra value.
But it could be an error.
It should be weighed to find out.
Thank you. Will take your advice. You have a pretty interesting blog. I look forward to future posts.
ReplyDeleteHi I have a 2002 canadian penny with the date on the back. I know that this is normal. What confuses me is that it is non-magnetic but has no "P" on the back indicating that it is not plated. If it had been a copper plated zinc coin shouldn't it have a "P" ?
ReplyDelete2002 canadian penny with the date on the back. I know that this is normal. What confuses me is that it is non-magnetic but has no "P" on the back indicating that it is not plated. If it had been a copper plated zinc coin shouldn't it have a "P" ?
ReplyDeleteThis one is copper-plated zinc and is not magnetic. it is also normal.
This version is actually more common at 716,367,000 compared to the P magnetic at 114,212,000.
i have a coin that reads on the back one pence 1944 is it worth anything.
ReplyDeleteone pence 1944
ReplyDeleteBritish about $0.25
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog trying to find info on my 1954 Canadian 1 cent coin. I have no idea whether it's a NSS or SS though...
1954 Canadian 1 cent coin. I have no idea whether it's a NSS or SS though
ReplyDeleteFor 1954 they're all SS, at least they should be.
Just about $0.10.
Check this link it gives a nice description, in French but there is an English button somewhere...
http://www.numicanada.com/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=1-cent-1953&annees=1-cent-1953-1964
Thanks! - I suppose it's the 1955 ones that are that are most sought after huh.
ReplyDeleteWith that link you sent, what do the "VF-20, EF-40, AU-50," etc...stand for?
[I also have a 1/4 Balboa from Panama and a 1 baht from Thailand :)]
VF-20 = very-fine
ReplyDeleteEF-40 = extra-fine
AU-50 = almost uncirculated
The highest grade possible is perfect 70, but each coin has different standards for vf,ef,or au.
[I also have a 1/4 Balboa from Panama and a 1 baht from Thailand :)]
What years?
The 2010 Canadian penny is non-magnetic, at least all that I have tested. Do you (or anyone) know its composition?
ReplyDelete2010 Canadian penny is non-magnetic, at least all that I have tested. Do you (or anyone) know its composition?
ReplyDeleteComposition: 94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating or copper plated zinc
Maybe your magnet is broken, if not weigh them, it should weigh 2.35 grams.
Definitely not broken. We have several magnets, and I tested five 2010s just yesterday. All tested non-magnetic, implying the 2010s are copper-plated zinc (or perhaps tin?).
ReplyDeleteAll tested non-magnetic, implying the 2010s are copper-plated zinc (or perhaps tin?).
ReplyDeleteIt is possible the Royal Canadian Mint has nothing about changing composition.
Zinc cents are lighter so weighing it is the only way to really tell.
I have a couple of books of Canadian Small Cents (all small) from 1920 - 1980, both books complete with each year between then.
ReplyDeleteI'm just comparing some of the prices you mention in your comments sections to enquires from readers, to the prices I see listed at: http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php
I'm obviously a bit interested in the differences I see between your quotes and the other site, as my boyfriends parents were both born in 1955, so he has kept everyone he ever encountered (not realizing NSF/SF, etc), also my parents were born in 1947, so I tend to keep those (not realizing until today blunted/pointed varieties). I'm just rather fond of the pricing I see on the other site, as several of the pennies are listed higher that you've quoted, and well, I like those quotes :)
If we really want to learn more about the coins we have (his grandfather gives us a new set just about every time we visit, we've never even researched them until now) should we buy a catalogue? Should we take them somewhere? And where?
Sorry: from above I mean all small as in none of the pennies are the large variety.
ReplyDeletecoinsandcanada.com is a great place with accurate prices and good explanations.
ReplyDeleteMy quotes are always the lowest possible just because the condition like "fair" or "good" is an opinion which I can't verify. I'm cautious and often people have sold their coins for 2 or 3 times the prices I quotes.
A Charlton Standard Catalogue Canadian Coins Vol. 1 is the best book.
The problem I have with Canadian coins is that so many varieties exist it is hard to value here in the U.S.
Very nice coin to find in circulation, even if you live in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a old coin, 1921, I had a old Canadian coin, but it was only 1947. I think the value stays higher if you don't clean it, that is what I have heard a least :)
ReplyDeleteI think the value stays higher if you don't clean it,
ReplyDeleteYes that is true.
How much would a 2004 Canadian $100 bill with a tear/print error be worth?
ReplyDeleteThanks ;O)
2004 Canadian $100 bill with a tear/print error
ReplyDeleteI don't know what tear/print error is.
Try posting a picture somewhere and dropping a link here.
I have all Canadain pennies from 1920 to 1970 except I am missing 1922,23,24,25, and 26, can you tell me their value. They all look in real good shape.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Ray Morgart
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I have all Canadain pennies from 1920 to 1970 except I am missing 1922,23,24,25, and 26, can you tell me their value. They all look in real good shape.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Unfortunately I currently do not have the time, try this link...
http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php
I have a 1916 Canadian cent. Is that something I should keep. Is it worth anything? Thanks ;-)
ReplyDelete1916 Canadian cent about $0.50
ReplyDelete2006 P Non Magnetic Canadian penny is super rare. The trends show it at $500-$600 for a MS 65. Is it possible this trend is wrong as I have seen a MS 65 sell for over $700. I spoke to a auctioneer who told me it is possible to get over $1500 for this coin as it is rarer than most know. Only 43 have been graded.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Darryl
2006 P Non Magnetic Canadian penny is super rare. The trends show it at $500-$600 for a MS 65. Is it possible this trend is wrong as I have seen a MS 65 sell for over $700. I spoke to a auctioneer who told me it is possible to get over $1500 for this coin as it is rarer than most know. Only 43 have been graded.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update.
I saw a 2006P non magnetic sell at a auction for $3200. Lot of money for a penny.
ReplyDelete2006P non magnetic sell at a auction for $3200. Lot of money for a penny.
ReplyDeleteWould like to see that auction, thanks.
I have a 2000 Canadian penny that is not plated with copper, except for a rim and a slight section of copper about 1/16th of an inch. I think the surface metal might be nickel, as it has a yellowish tinge to it. Any guess as to how much this mistake might be worth?
ReplyDelete2000 Canadian penny that is not plated with copper, except for a rim and a slight section of copper about 1/16th of an inch. I think the surface metal might be nickel, as it has a yellowish tinge to it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was plated silver and is now scarping off. This is done by an outside mint and has no extra value.
Just in case weigh it to make sure.
1927 cdn penny? good site lots of info ty and im lost about this magno penny wats the deal? i been savin all me copper 1s shud i save 2006 also?
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ops sorry wanted to ask also y is 1922 penny worth 20$? and since u know so much i got 4 100 dollar bills in sequence and they all have missprints on them i guess they got like slices in them the new poly bills if u check me on facebook u can see pics i dunno how to add the link pc dum dum sry if u not on facebook tell me how and i will add pics thanks gan man.
ReplyDelete1927 cdn penny?
ReplyDelete--About $1.25 in very-good
good site lots of info ty and im lost about this magno penny wats the deal? i been savin all me copper 1s shud i save 2006 also?
--2006 Magnetic and 2006-P Non magnetic are the ones to look out for they were made in lower amounts and have higher values.
1922 penny worth 20$?
ReplyDelete--Because few were made, less than 1.3 million were made which makes it scarce.
tell me how and i will add pics thanks gan man.
--Just copy and paste the link.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.242706512462396.60674.100001691485644&type=1&l=aaa1f7e0d5 ab out them poly bills any thoughts so far som lacky from the mint said looks like a money counting machine i say look again the marks r kinda strange for a money counting machine no so any thoughts wud help im buggin more mint big wigs but heres my 2nd option lol and guy thanks alot this is a very handy useful site very user friendly a very good job indeed ty again guy scott johnston facebook
ReplyDeletepoly bills any thoughts so far som lacky from the mint said looks like a money counting machine i say look again the marks r kinda strange for a money counting machine no so any thoughts
ReplyDeleteCould be damage, these plastic notes are not as tough as paper.
Could also be a Gutter Fold error where ink is missing but these are new bills and it may be common for these types. It will take years before we know if this is an error.
Sorry these are too new to judge.
1917 usa penny?
ReplyDelete1917 usa penny about $0.30
ReplyDeletei have a canadian penny dated 1916, looks same as pic ( the one at the beginning of this thread) is it woth any more?
ReplyDeletecanadian penny dated 1916
ReplyDeleteAbout $2.00