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1939 King George VI Cent Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1939 King George VI Cent Value

The 1939 King George VI Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 21,600,319 struck — scarcer than most King George VI Cent issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $0.15 in lower grades to $21 in top condition, the lowest-valued variant in the series; composed of bronze (3.24 g).

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1939 King George VI Cent

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The 1939 King George VI Cent coin, has a total mintage of 21,600,319, 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

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GradePrice (USD)
12$0.15
20$0.25
40$0.50
60$2.00
63$8.00
65$21.00

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1939 King George VI Cent?
The 1939 King George VI Cent has a total mintage of 21,600,319.
What is the 1939 King George VI Cent made of?
The 1939 King George VI Cent is made of bronze, weighs 3.24 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1939 King George VI Cent minted?
The 1939 King George VI Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How many people collect the 1939 King George VI Cent?
202 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1939 King George VI Cent in their collection.
How much is a 1939 King George VI Cent worth?
A 1939 King George VI Cent is valued between $0.15 and $21, depending on grade and condition.