1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent
The 1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. composed of copper plated zinc (2.25 g).
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The 1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, engraved by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, and 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent made of?
- The 1980 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 1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent minted?
- The 1980 Specimen Queen Elizabeth II Cent was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.