1938 King George VI Cent Value
The 1938 King George VI Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Only 18,365,608 examples were struck, putting this among the rarest issues in the King George VI Cent series. Current catalog values range from $0.15 in lower grades to $40 in top condition; composed of bronze (3.24 g).
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The 1938 King George VI Cent coin, has a total mintage of 18,365,608, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Made of bronze, weighing 3.24 grams, with a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.65 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is head of king george vi facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:". The reverse is a maple twig is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "canada". It reads "1 CENT 1937 CANADA".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 12 | $0.15 |
| 20 | $0.25 |
| 40 | $0.80 |
| 60 | $2.00 |
| 63 | $13.00 |
| 65 | $40.00 |
What's it worth melted? See today's Canadian Copper Penny (Pre-1997) melt value →
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 3.24 g
- Diameter
- 19.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.65 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1938 King George VI Cent?
- The 1938 King George VI Cent has a total mintage of 18,365,608.
- What is the 1938 King George VI Cent made of?
- The 1938 King George VI Cent is made of bronze, weighs 3.24 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1938 King George VI Cent minted?
- The 1938 King George VI Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1938 King George VI Cent?
- 185 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1938 King George VI Cent in their collection.
- How much is a 1938 King George VI Cent worth?
- A 1938 King George VI Cent is valued between $0.15 and $40, depending on grade and condition.