Canadian Coins

        Here is some info on the current coins used in Canada. Since 1952 all of the coins have Queen Elizabeth II on them.

1 Cent

COMPOSITION: copper plated zinc

WEIGHT: 2.80 grams


5 Cents

COMPOSITION: 75% copper, 25% nickel

WEIGHT: 4.6 grams


10 Cents

COMPOSITION: 100% nickel

WEIGHT: 2.07 grams


25 Cents

COMPOSITION: 11% nickel
WEIGHT: 5.83 grams


50 Cents

COMPOSITION: nickel plated steel

WEIGHT: 11.8 grams


1 Dollar

COMPOSITION: Nickel and Bronze

WEIGHT: 7 grams


2 Dollars

COMPOSITION: Aluminum-Bronze ring center in nickel ring

WEIGHT: 5.74 grams