🪙 1964 Canadian One Cent Coin – Queen Elizabeth II – Vintage Penny – Bronze – Pre-2013 Discontinuation

Own a piece of Canadian history with this 1964 Canadian One Cent Coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II. This circulated penny represents the era before Canada officially phased out the penny in 2013, making it a nostalgic and collectible item for numismatists and history lovers alike.

Item Details:

• Country: Canada

• Year: 1964

• Denomination: One Cent

• Obverse: Young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscribed “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA”

• Reverse: Maple leaf twig design with “1 CENT”, “1964”, and “CANADA”

• Designer initials: KG (Kruger Gray)

• Weight: ~3.26 grams (as shown in photo)

• Material: Bronze

• Condition: Circulated, ungraded – see detailed images

• Packaging: Coin is stored in a labeled protective bag (Lot C403)

This authentic 1964 Canadian penny is a charming relic of pre-decimal Canadian currency, featuring the iconic dual maple leaf design and the young effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. With Canada discontinuing the penny in 2013, coins like these are becoming increasingly collectible.

The coin in your images shows clear circulated wear, consistent with age, but retains strong visible details on both obverse and reverse sides. The edges and fields show moderate toning and some green oxidation—natural signs of aging in bronze coins. Weighing 3.26g, it aligns closely with mint specs (3.24g nominal), confirming authenticity.

Whether you’re building a Queen Elizabeth II coin collection, seeking vintage Canadian currency, or just want a piece of the pre-2013 era, this coin is an excellent historical and numismatic piece.

🧠 Quick Fact:
The phrase “DEI GRATIA REGINA” on the obverse translates to “By the Grace of God, Queen.” This was a common inscription on Commonwealth coins during Her Majesty’s early reign.