2012 1¢ Farewell to the Penny – ½ oz. Pure Silver Coin with Gold Plating

Description

Commemorate the end of an era in Canadian currency with the 2012 1¢ Farewell to the Penny Coin. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 99.99% pure silver, this coin features selective pink gold plating on the iconic maple leaf design, paying tribute to the penny’s rich history and its final year of production.

The reverse showcases G.E. Kruger-Gray’s classic 1937 design, depicting two maple leaves on a single twig, a motif that graced the Canadian penny from 1937 until its retirement in 2012. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

With a limited mintage of 30,000, this coin is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Canadian numismatic history. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case, accompanied by a serialized certificate of authenticity.

Design Highlights:

• Reverse: Features G.E. Kruger-Gray’s iconic 1937 design of two maple leaves on a single twig, selectively plated in pink gold, with the date “2012” marking the penny’s final year.

• Obverse: Displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• Finish: Proof with selective pink gold plating.

• Edge: Serrated.

Specifications:

• Year: 2012

• Country: Canada

• Denomination: 1 Cent

• Metal Content: 99.99% pure silver with selective pink gold plating

• Weight: 15.87 grams (½ troy oz)

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Edge: Serrated

• Mintage: 30,000

• Packaging: RCM-branded maroon clamshell case with serialized certificate of authenticity

• Tax Status: GST/HST Exempt (Canada)