Canada 1913 One Cent KM#21 “George V” Large Bronze Penny – Mintage 5,735,405

Main Description:

This is a circulation‑issue one‑cent coin from Canada, dated 1913, featuring the bust of George V on the obverse, and the denomination “ONE CENT CANADA 1913” inside a beaded circle surrounded by maple leaves on the reverse. The coin is catalogued as KM #21. According to multiple sources the mintage for 1913 one‑cent large bronze is 5,735,405. 

Specifications:

• KM#/Pick#: KM 21

• Country/Period: Canada – George V (1910‑1936)

• Ruler: George V

• Denomination: One Cent

• Year/Date: 1913

• Mint: Ottawa (no mint mark) — implicit for this issue

• Composition: Bronze (≈ 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) 

• Weight: 5.67 g 

• Diameter: 25.5 mm 

• Thickness: — (information not confirmed)

• Edge: Plain 

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Medal alignment (↑↑) 

• Mintage/Print run: 5,735,405 (verified) 

Condition:

From the images: The coin appears circulated, with general wear on high details (crown, hair, maple leaves), some surface marks/spots, rim appears intact though may have minor nicks. Colour has a brown tone typical of circulated bronze. No obvious major damage such as large gouges or holes.

(If you note “מטבע סחיר עם שחיקה נראית לעין, בהתאם לגיל.” if you wish to include a Hebrew condition line.)

Shipping:

Ships protected in a coin flip/capsule and padded mailer. 30‑day returns.

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Act now—5,735,405 minted and a solid example of a historic Canadian large cent.

Why Buy:

• A genuine early‑20th‑century Canadian large cent from the George V era, adding historic depth to your collection

• Verified mintage of 5,735,405 ensures it’s a well‑documented issue (not conjecture)

• Bronze composition gives intrinsic metal interest (95% copper) 

• Important series piece: large Canadian one‑cent coins are key items for Canadian numismatics

• Attractive design with clear Canadian iconography (maple leaves, King’s bust)

• Collectible & affordable entry to pre‑1920 Canadian coins with solid historical provenance

Sources & Citations:

Sources:

• Numista “1 Cent – George V (with ‘DEI GRA’) – Canada” (KM #21) — accessed [date] 

• CoinsandCanada.com — “1 cent 1913, Canada” — accessed [date] 

• NGC “Canada Cent KM 21 (1912‑20)” — accessed [date]