1978 Canada 1-cent, High 8, Circulation

Two varieties of the 1978 circulation 1-cent coin are recognized: the Low 8 and the High 8.

The High 8 variety is significantly scarcer than the Low 8 and is worth setting aside if found.

Composition: 0.980 Copper, 0.005 tin 0.015 zinc

Diameter: 19.05 mm

Weight: 3.24 g

Thickness: 1.55 mm

Edge: Plain

The coin in the pictures is a circulation issue in mint state condition.