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A national symbol–the 1-cent coin

The maple leaf is a proud and distinctive Canadian symbol, appearing on all Canadian coins minted between Confederation and 1935. The modern 1-cent coin features two maple leaves on the same twig. The design, created by G.E. Kruger Gray, was first used in 1937 and has remained unchanged with one exception: in 1967, a rock dove designed by renowned Canadian artist Alex Colville appeared on the reverse to celebrate Canada's Centennial. Countess Grey struck the first 1-cent coin on January 2, 1908 at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint (which became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931).

Reverse side designs

1858-1920

The maple leaf wreath 1858-1911

This 1-cent coin features the design of L.C. Wyon of the Royal Mint. It portrays maple leaves wrapped around a vine. 1911-1920

W.H.J. Blackmore designed this reverse of the 1-cent coin. The representation of maple leaves wrapped around a vine was kept. 1920-1936

The two maple leaves

This design, created by Fred Lewis, coincided with a reduction in the 1-cent coin's diameter. 1937-1966, 1968-1981, 1997-present The maple leaf twig (round coin)

In 1937, as part of an effort to modernize Canada's coins, G.E. Kruger-Gray created the maple leaf twig design. His initials appear on the right. 1967

The centennial 1-cent coin

Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the penny features a rock dove in flight. 1982-1996

The maple leaf twig (12-sided coin)

The shape of the maple leaf twig was altered to make identification easier for the visually impaired. The coin reverted to the round design in 1997.

Industrious, enduring–the 5-cent coin

The beaver has a long history in Canada as both commodity and cultural icon. The Hurons honoured the beaver hundreds of years ago as the totem of their tribe. Native peoples used the beaver emblem to sign treaties with the first colonists. Since then the beaver has appeared in the heraldic bearings of Québec City and Montreal and even marked Canada's first postage stamp. The beaver coin design was created by Canadian artist G.E. Kruger Gray and was first used in 1937.

Reverse side designs

1858-1921

The crossed maple boughs

The two crossed maple boughs appeared on all 5-cent coins from 1858 to 1921. These coins were nicknamed ?fish scales? for their tiny size; their diameter is only 15.5 mm ? smaller than the current dime! 1922-1936

The two maple leaves

W.H.J. Blackmore's redesign of the 5-cent coin coincided with the increase of the coin's diameter. 1937-1942, 1946-1950, 1952-1966, 1968-present The beaver

The beaver design was created in 1937 by G.E. Kruger-Gray as part of a coin modernization effort. 1942-1963 The 12-sided coin

Five-cent coins were made of nickel from 1921 to 1942. However, nickel's importance in the production of war materials demanded the development of another metal for coinage. Tombac, a kind of brass, was chosen as the replacement and was used until 1946. The 5-cent coin featured 12 sides to distinguish it from the one-cent coin. 1943-1945 The victory coin

Thomas Shingles created and engraved this design intended to stimulate the war effort. The message \1951

The identification of nickel

In 1751, Swedish scientist A.F. Cronstedt successfully identified and named nickel. Canada, the world's largest nickel producer, commemorated the discovery with Stephen Trenka's design depicting a nickel refinery.

1967

The centennial 5-cent coin

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Confederation, Alex Colville created a special set of designs for all coin denominations. The five-cent coin features a hopping rabbit. 2005

Victory Anniversary Nickel

The 2005 Victory Anniversary Nickel honours the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special circulation coin is a representation of the 5-cent coin created in 1943 to promote the Canadian war effort.

Pride and skill–the 10-cent coin

Artist Emanuel Hahn developed his design for the 10-cent coin from photos of the famous Bluenose schooner. It is meant to symbolize both the magnitude of the fishing industry in Canada and the maritime skills of Canadians. The Bluenose was not only a racing schooner, but also one of the great fishing vessels that helped build the reputation of the Grand Banks fishery. The design was first issued in 1937.

Reverse side designs

1858-1936

The crossed maple boughs

The design of two crossed maple boughs appear on all 10-cent, 25-cent, and 50-cent coins from 1858 to 1936.

1937-1966, 1968-present The Bluenose

Emanuel Hahn's design depicts the Bluenose under sail. 1967

The centennial 10-cent coin

Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the 10-cent coin features a mackerel. 2001

International Year of the Volunteer

This coin was issued in honour of the United Nations' International Year of the Volunteer and pays tribute to the millions of Canadians who help those in need.

A familiar face – the 25-cent coin

The caribou on a 25-cent piece dates back to 1936 when a change in the sovereign's image on circulation currency prompted the Canadian government to modify the designs on the reverse side of

coins as well. The caribou design was created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and was first used in 1937. It has been temporarily replaced through the years - in 1967 for the Canadian centennial, in 1973 to celebrate the centennial of the North West Mounted Police, in 1992 for Canada's 125th birthday, in 1999 and 2000 by the winning designs of the Millennium coin program, and in 2002 for a special Canada Day design.

Reverse side designs

1870-1936

The crossed maple boughs

The 25-cent coin was first issued in 1870. The coin used the same design of two crossed maple boughs appear that appeared on the 10-cent coins and 50-cent coins from 1858 to 1936. 1937-72, 1974-1991, 1993-1998, and 2001-present The caribou

Emanuel Hahn's caribou design was adopted in 1937 in an effort to modernize Canada's circulation coins. 1967

The centennial 25-cent coin

Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian confederation; the 25-cent coin features a bobcat. 1973

The RCMP centennial

Paul Cederberg designed this coin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation

Designed by Canadians chosen in a national contest, these 25-cent coins were issued bearing a design to represent each province and territory. 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Yukon 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Northwest Territories 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - British Columbia 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Alberta

1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Saskatchewan 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Manitoba 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Ontario 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Quebec 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - New Brunswick 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Prince Edward Island 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Nova Scotia 1992

125th Anniversary of Confederation - Newfoundland 1999 Millenium Collection

Poised on the edge of the new millennium, the 'Create a Centsation!' contest received 33,000 design submissions from Canadians for the two series of 25-cent Millennium circulation coins. 1999 commemorated the last 1,000 years. 1999

Millenium Collection - January 1999

Millenium Collection - February 1999

Millenium Collection - March 1999

Millenium Collection - April 1999

Millenium Collection - May 1999

Millenium Collection - June

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