Canadian large cent

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1858-1920

Issuing entity

Canada

The large-format Canadian one cent piece, replaced by a small cent in 1920.

Historical context

Struck initially in Britain before Canadian domestic minting began.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

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