Description
These coins have combined shipping. Shipments to United States: $1.00 to ship one coin, $0.13 for each additional coin. Shipments outside the USA: $2.00 to ship one coin, $0.13 for each additional coin. This listing is for Canadian pennies from 1970 through 1979, good to excellent quality. Photo is illustrative, luster & color will slightly vary from coin to coin. The obverse (face) depicts the reigning Canadian monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Maple twig depicted on the reverse side. Smooth edge. LocationCanada Issuing entityRoyal Canadian Mint QueenElizabeth II (1952-date) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1965-1979 Value1 Cent CurrencyCanadian dollar (1858-date) CompositionBronze (98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc) Weight 3.24 g Diameter19.05 mm Thickness1.65 mm 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 1970 311 145 010 1971 298 228 936 1972 451 304 591 1973 457 059 852 1974 692 058 489 1975 642 318 000 1976 701 122 890 1977 453 050 666 1978 911 170 647 1979 754 394 064 Please feel free to message with any questions. Thanks so much for stopping by! Canadian Pennies - Choose Date & Quantity 1970 To 1979 Excellent Condition Canada
