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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait modified
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | 1 CENT 1979 CANADA K·G |
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The "modified" designation on this issue refers to a subtle but deliberate repositioning of Machin's effigy, reducing the relief of the portrait to improve die life and striking consistency — a practical production fix rather than an aesthetic one. The Royal Canadian Mint made this change quietly mid-series, which is why collectors encounter both varieties within the same year range without obvious visual warning.