Calgary Coin Gallery
1956 Canada 1 Cent Penny | CCCS MS-64 Red | Brilliant Uncirculated Bronze Cent
1956 Canada 1 Cent Penny | CCCS MS-64 Red | Brilliant Uncirculated Bronze Cent
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Offered is a 1956 Canada 1 Cent certified MS-64 Red by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service).
This attractive Brilliant Uncirculated example displays full original Red (RD) mint colour with strong cartwheel lustre, sharply struck details, and only minor contact marks consistent with the MS-64 grade. It is an excellent representative of the popular early Elizabeth II small cent series.
The 1956 Canadian cent was struck in bronze and features the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and G.E. Kruger Gray’s iconic maple leaf reverse. Original Red examples remain highly sought after by collectors, especially when professionally certified.
Specifications:
- Country: Canada
- Year: 1956
- Denomination: 1 Cent
- Grade: CCCS MS-64 Red (RD)
- Certification Number: 100164.0000972
- Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
- Composition: Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
- Weight: 3.24 grams
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain
- KM#: 53
Features:
- Professionally certified by CCCS
- Original Red designation
- Strong mint lustre and attractive eye appeal
- Sharp strike with clean surfaces for the grade
- Excellent addition to a Canadian small cent or Elizabeth II collection
The CCCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.
