In the year 2012, a significant event took place at the Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg facility. It marked the end of an era for the Canadian one cent coin, as it was struck for the very last time. Fast forward over a decade, and we find ourselves in a special moment where the iconic design of the cent coin has been revived for a limited appearance. The timeless maple leaf twig design, known and cherished by many, has been brought out of retirement specifically for this one ounce fine silver tribute penny. The production of this coin is restricted, with a mintage limit set at 15,000. Furthermore, it is worth noting that this coin is exempt from HST/GST.

Let’s delve into the design of this remarkable tribute penny. It has been struck with a carefully crafted specimen finish to enhance its visual appeal. The maple leaves adorning the coin bear a soft satin finish, providing a delicate and captivating touch. As for the background, it is filled with angled lines that elegantly converge at the center. These lines pay homage to the distinctive pyramid-shaped structure of the Winnipeg RCM facility. It is worth mentioning that this particular mint was responsible for producing all Canadian pennies intended for circulation between the years 1976 and 2012. While regular cent coins were indeed minted at the RCM Winnipeg branch, it is only through these special issue collector coins that one can find the exclusive “W” mint mark, adding a touch of uniqueness to this tribute penny.

FEATURES:
Produced By: RCM
Denomination: 1 Cent
Year: 2022

TECHNICAL SPECS:
Diameter: 38mm
Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 31.39 grams
Bullion Weight: 1.009 Troy Ounces

EXTENDED INFORMATION:
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Artist: G.E.. Kruger Gray
Finish: Specimen
Series: Penny
Quantity Produced: 15000
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II