1985 Canada 1-cent, Pointed 5, Circulation

Two varieties of the 1985 circulation 1-cent coin are recognized: the Blunt 5 and the Pointed 5.

The Pointed 5 variety is significantly scarcer than the Blunt 5 and is worth setting aside if found.

Composition: 0.980 Copper, 0.005 tin 0.015 zinc

12-sided: 19.1 mm

Weight: 2.5 g

Thickness: 1.45 mm

Edge: Plain

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