KM #127

1 cent (Elizabeth II) 1981

Photo of 1 cent (Elizabeth II) coin from Canada

Coin properties

Value (VF–UNC): G C$0.16 - XF C$0.94*
Rarity: A
KM #: 127
Year: 1981
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 2,80 g
Diameter: 19,00 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Smooth
Mint: Ottawa

How Much Is This Coin Worth? View the Coin Grade Table

Coin values change with condition, mintage, finish and current collector demand. The grade table below shows reference figures for this Canadian coin from circulated grades up to uncirculated. Treat these numbers as a guide for identification and comparison — the real selling price depends on grading, finish (circulation, specimen, proof) and recent comparable sales.

How coin grades work: VF, XF and UNC explained

Coin variants by year and grade
Year	Coins	Mint	UNC	XF	VF	F	VG	G	PR
1981	1.209.468.500	Ottawa	–	C$0.94	C$0.49	C$0.25	C$0.18	C$0.16	C$0.15

1 cent (Elizabeth II) 1981: this date at a glance

Mint: Ottawa
Mintage: 1.209.468.500; 2nd lowest of 2 mintages on record
Dates in this type: 2; 1980 – 1981
Value XF: C$0.94
Value VF: C$0.49
Value F: C$0.25
Value VG: C$0.18
Value G: C$0.16
Value PR: C$0.15

1 cent (Elizabeth II) dated 1981 is one of the 2 catalogued dates of KM#127. This issue was struck at Ottawa. Its reported mintage of 1.209.468.500 is the 2nd lowest of the type.

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Chart view: 1 cent (Elizabeth II) Coin Values by Year

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