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1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent · Value, Mintage & Grades · LuckyCoin
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1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent

The 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent is a business-strike issue produced at the Royal Canadian Mint from Canada. Mintage of 740,335,000 is on the higher end for the Queen Elizabeth II Cent series — readily available in most grades. Current catalog values range from $0.50 in lower grades to $16 in top condition; composed of copper plated zinc (2.25 g).

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1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent

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The 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent coin, has a total mintage of 740,335,000, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. Made of copper plated zinc, weighing 2.25 grams, with a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.45 mm, and featuring a plain edge.

The obverse is head of queen elizabeth ii, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. It reads “ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA”. The reverse is a maple twig with the value above, the date to the left, and the country name below. It reads “1CENT 1999 K·G CANADA”.

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GradePrice (USD)
63$0.50
65$16.00

Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Copper plated zinc
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Edge
Plain
Designer
Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Currency
Canadian dollar (1858-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent?
The 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent has a total mintage of 740,335,000.
What is the 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent made of?
The 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent is made of copper plated zinc, weighs 2.25 grams, measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent minted?
The 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How many people collect the 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent?
430 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent in their collection.
How much is a 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent worth?
A 1986 Queen Elizabeth II Cent is valued between $0.50 and $16, depending on grade and condition.

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