Description: 1997-2003The first Canadian cent was minted in 1858, production of the penny ceased in May 2012, and the Royal Canadian Mint ceased distribution of them as of February 4, 2013. However, the coin remains legal tender.Like all Canadian coins, the obverse depicts the reigning Canadian monarch at the time of issue. Canada has included the effigy' of the reigning monarch on its coins since the Royal Canadian Mint started production in 1908. The efigy of George V, was featured from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. The final obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II, her likeness was introduced in 1953 designed by Mary Gillick, later saw design updates, the first occurring in 1965 by Arnold Machin, a 1990 update to the design of Dora de Pedery-Hunt, and the 2003 update designed by Susanna Blunt.Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary 1926 – 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.OBVERSE: The 3rd portrait in right profile of Elizabeth IILettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINATranslation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of GodEngraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt REVERSE: A maple leaf twig is surrounded with the facial value and the inscription.Lettering: 1 CENT 1997 CANADAEngraver: George Edward Kruger GrayEDGE: PlainDesigner: Dora de Pédery-Hunt OC OOnt RCA LL.D. 1913-2008 (Hungarian born-Canadian sculptor, designer engraver)Designer mark: "K·G" - George Edward Kruger Gray CBE 1880-1943 (British artist, designer)Mintage in 1997 549 868 000Country Canada Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)Type Standard circulation coinYears 1997-2003Value 1 CentCurrency Canadian dollar (since 1858)Composition Copper plated zincWeight 2.28 gDiameter 19.05 mmThickness 1.45 mmShape RoundOrientation Medal alignment ↑↑References KM#289, Schön#163a, Schön#163b
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