2012 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
PROOF SILVER 1 CENT
NGC PF70 UCAM!!

5-COIN SET

FAREWELL TO THE PENNY
EXTREMELY RARE!!

ALL FIVE DESIGNS IN PF70 UCAM
1908-1910; 1911-1920; 1920-1936 &
1937-1966 & 1968-2012 DESIGN - JUST 5,000 MINTED!
Made in pure silver

EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY

COIN SPECIFICATIONS
COMPOSITION: PURE SILVER .999 FINE PURE SILVER

MINTAGE: JUST 5,000 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The year 2012 marks the end of production of Canada’s 1-cent piece. To celebrate the penny’s long history, the Royal Canadian Mint offered a series of commemorative pennies, each struck in pure silver with a proof finish. Together, these trace the history of the denomination.

1908-1910
Though the reverse and obverse design of this penny predates the Royal Mint’s presence in Canada, when the first coin was struck on Canadian soil in 1908, it was a penny just like this one. The reverse features the maple wreath design that had been present on Canadian 1-cent coins since the Victorian era, framing a central field featuring the words “ONE CENT” and the year of production. The obverse features the effigy of King Edward VII.

1911-1920
In 1911, George V became king and the obverse of the Canadian 1-Cent coin changed to feature the effigy of the new monarch. At the same time, a new reverse design featuring the word “CANADA” was introduced.

1920-1936
In 1920, the Royal Mint not only made the penny smaller but also introduced a new reverse design featuring two maple leaves and the words “ONE CENT” and “CANADA.” The obverse continued to feature the effigy of King George V, though complications in 1936 caused by the abdication of King George V ’s successor, Edward VIII, led the Mint to modify the 1936 dies in order to produce never-circulated George V “dot cents” in the event of a delay in production of 1937 coinage.

1967
To celebrate Canada’s centennial, Canadian artist Alex Colville created a special commemorative reverse design for the penny featuring a rock dove in flight.

1937-1966 & 1968-2012
The design featuring two maple leaves on a sprig was created by Canadian artist G.E. Kruger-Gray and first used in 1937. Originally composed of copper, 2012's one cent circulation coin is made of either zinc or copper-plated steel. In 1982, the shape of the penny was modified from perfectly circular to a 12-sided design to assist the visually impaired. This shape was maintained until 1997, when the penny became round again until its final striking in 2012.

This silver cent set is in stunning proof condition - PF70 UCAM by NGC. Please bid with confidence - 100% positive feedback!!

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