Bidspirit auction | 1957 Canada 1 Cent Bronze

1957 Canada 1 Cent Bronze Coin with Reverse Lamination Error - This 1957 Canadian 1-cent coin is struck in bronze and features the laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with the legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse displays the maple leaf design with the date 1957 and inscriptions 1 CENT and CANADA. A prominent lamination error is visible on the reverse, where a portion of the planchet surface has separated and peeled away, specifically over the letters C, A, and N of the word CANADA. This defect exposes the brighter copper-colored metal underneath the darker toned surface. The coin is housed in a vintage 2x2 inch cardboard flip with staple closures. The holder features handwritten blue ink inscriptions: 1957 1 cent - CANADA and LAMINATED-. The reverse of the holder is inscribed in pencil: From M. L. BAKER. Circulated. The coin exhibits moderate wear to the high points of the portrait and maple leaves. Surfaces show natural brown toning. The lamination error is a significant minting defect with a stable but visible metal peel. The cardboard holder shows age-related foxing and discoloration.