National Currency Collection
Canada, 1 cent : 1908
Story
The first Canadian penny made in Canada
In January of 1908, Countess Grey, wife of the Governor General, inaugurated the new Canadian branch plant of the Royal Mint by ceremonially striking a one-cent piece- the first produced in Canada. Prior to that, all Dominion of Canada coinage had been minted in the U.K. This coin was gold plated as a souvenir.
Item Details
Categorization
Collection
Miscellaneous
Class
Transformed currency
Name
Coin jewelry
Locations
Country
Canada
Denominations
1 cent
Dates
Issuing date
1908
Designs
Subject Obverse
Beaver - animal
Subject Reverse
Edward VII - king - monarchy
Motif Obverse
Wreath of maple leaves
Motif Reverse
Bust of King Edward VII
Text Obverse
FIRST COINS MINTED IN CANADA
Text Reverse
J.J. ZOCK & CO. LTD TORONTO / LODGE NO. 11 T.M.A. TORONTO
Production Types
Mint
Royal Mint (Ottawa)
Measurements
Mount
Thickness
1.60mm
Diameter
46.20mm
Object
Diameter
25.70mm
Materials
Object
Copper
