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These coins have combined shipping. Shipment within USA: $1.00 to ship one coin, $0.13 for each additional coin. Shipment outside USA: $2.00 to ship one coin, $0.13 for each additional coin This listing is for Canadian pennies from 1980 through 2003, good to excellent quality. Photo is illustrative, luster & color will slightly vary slightly from coin to coin. The obverse (face) depicts the reigning Canadian monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Maple twig depicted on the reverse side. Most pennies have a round, smooth edge. Pennies minted from 1982 to 1996 are twelve-sided. Composition through 1996: 98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc. 1997 & newer: 94% Steel, 1.5% Nickel, 4.5% Copper overlay. From 1858 to 1907, Canadian coins were struck at mints in England. The first Canadian-produced penny dates from 1908, when the Ottawa branch of the British Royal Mint opened. Production of the penny ceased in May 2012, & the Royal Canadian Mint ceased distribution as of February 4, 2013. The coin remains legal tender. Once distribution of the coin ceased, vendors were no longer expected to return pennies as change for cash purchases, & were encouraged to round purchases to the nearest five cents. DateMintage Weight 1990 218 035 000 2.50 grams 1991 831 001 000 2.50 grams 1992 673 512 000 2.50 grams 1993 752 034 000 2.50 grams 1994 639 516 000 2.50 grams 1995 624 983 000 2.50 grams 1996 445 746 000 2.50 grams 1997 549 868 000 2.25 grams 1998 999 578 000 2.25 grams 1999 1 089 625 000 2.25 grams 2000 771 908 206 2.25 grams 2001 919 358 000 2.25 grams 2003 92 219 775 2.25 grams 2004 135 000 000 2.35 grams 2005 30 500 000 2.35 grams Please feel free to message with any questions. Thanks so much for stopping by! Canadian Pennies - Choose Date & Quantity 1990 To 2003 Excellent Condition Canada
