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1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent

The 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage of 176,224 sits below the series median, so this date is scarcer than typical Queen Elizabeth II Cent issues. Among 1986-dated variants, this is the lowest-mintage strike. composed of copper plated zinc (2.25 g).

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1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent

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The 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent coin, has a total mintage of 176,224, 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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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 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent?
The 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent has a total mintage of 176,224.
What is the 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent made of?
The 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent is made of copper plated zinc, weighs 2.25 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent minted?
The 1986 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.