{"product_id":"canada-1979-specimen-small-cent-penny","title":"Canada 1979 Specimen Small Cent - Penny","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #2F4F4F; border-bottom: 2px solid #DAA520; padding-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    Canada 1979 Specimen Small Cent - Penny!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; padding: 12px; background: #FFF5F5; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #A52A2A; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n      COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze (98% Copper, 1.75% Zinc, 0.25% Tin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Specimen — from original RCM Specimen set\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eMint Error:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1E90FF; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #F8F8F8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      DETAILED DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n      This is a 1979 Canadian one-cent piece in Specimen grade — the highest-quality finish produced by the Royal Canadian Mint for collector sets, surpassing both Proof-Like and standard BU strikes in surface quality and visual appeal. Specimen coins are struck on specially prepared, polished planchets using specially treated dies, resulting in exceptional contrast between mirror-like fields and frosted devices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      The reverse features the classic maple twig design by G.E. Kruger-Gray — one of the most beloved small coin designs in Canadian numismatic history, in use since 1937. Struck in bronze, this 1979 cent belongs to the last era of the traditional copper-coloured Canadian penny before the transition to copper-plated steel in later decades, making it a particularly appealing piece for both composition and grade collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Specimen sets from this era were packaged directly by the RCM and sold exclusively to collectors, meaning these coins were never intended for circulation. The result is a cent with extraordinary surface preservation, rich warm copper toning, and pinpoint sharp detail throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Maple twig design by G.E. Kruger-Gray\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.05 mm | \u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 g | \u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze (98% Cu, 1.75% Zn, 0.25% Sn)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      No wear, no cleaning, no damage. A premium Specimen cent with outstanding eye appeal — a cut above any BU or PL example.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background-color: #FFF; border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eCOIN CARE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Kept in protective holders — Ready for your collection\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extra photos available anytime - just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #1E90FF; padding: 15px; border: 1px dashed #1E90FF; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      Looking for specific items? I have many other coins that aren't listed. 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