1947 King George VI Cent Value
The 1947 King George VI Cent is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 31,093,901 struck — scarcer than most King George VI Cent issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Among 1947-dated variants, this is the lowest-mintage strike. Current catalog values range from $0.10 in lower grades to $30 in top condition — toward the affordable end of the series; composed of bronze (3.24 g).
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The 1947 King George VI Cent coin, has a total mintage of 31,093,901, 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 | $0.10 |
| 20 | $0.20 |
| 40 | $0.40 |
| 60 | $2.00 |
| 63 | $9.00 |
| 65 | $30.00 |
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 1947 King George VI Cent?
- The 1947 King George VI Cent has a total mintage of 31,093,901.
- What is the 1947 King George VI Cent made of?
- The 1947 King George VI Cent is made of bronze, weighs 3.24 grams, and measures 19.05 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1947 King George VI Cent minted?
- The 1947 King George VI Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1947 King George VI Cent?
- 243 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1947 King George VI Cent in their collection.
- How much is a 1947 King George VI Cent worth?
- A 1947 King George VI Cent is valued between $0.10 and $30, depending on grade and condition.