Until 1996, Canadas 1 cent coin was struck in copper.

The copper coins were replaced with two-ply copper finish plated steel coins in 1997.

The copper 1 cent coins are now treasured collectors items.

This collection includes the last 10 copper cents, from 1987 to 1996.

There is one coin from each year.

The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

The 1987-1989 coins feature the classic Arnold Machin portrait.

The 1990-1996 coins have the modern portrait by Dora de Pedery-Hunt.

The reverse has the maple leaf design that was introduced in 1937. 

The maple leaf is the symbol of Canada and is also featured on the national flag.

Each coin is a treasured piece of Canadas history, and together they make a fabulous collection.

Collection includes 10 coins;  each coin is struck in .980 copper, .015 zinc, and .005 tin.

The collection comes in a custom display wallet with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The pure nickel 5 cent coins were struck from 1922-1942 (round coins).

After a break for the tombac coins of World War II, the 1946-1950 coins were nickel again (12-sided coins).

After a break for steel coins, the 1955-1962 coins were nickel (12-sided).

The final coin type was the nickel coin from 1963-1989 (round).

Copper-nickel coins were introduced in 1990.