1 Cent - Elizabeth II Prince Edward Island

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IssuerCanada
Year2018
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Cent
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight31.83 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Susan Taylor
Reverse: L.C.Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#166904, KM#2554
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II 2018 D·G·REGINA SB CANADA
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionThe only decimal coin ever struck for the province (KM# 4). Released in 1872, it features an oak tree motif adapted from the provincial great seals. Latin motto is inscribed beneath a vignette of a tall oak tree (representing Great Britain) sheltering three oak saplings (which symbolize the three counties of Prince Edward Island, King, Queen and Prince).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PARVA SUB INGENTI 1 CENT ILE-DU-PRINCE-EDOUARD
(Translation: The small under [the protection of] the great)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2018  - Antique finish - 3 000
Catalog ID8782639230
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