1961 Canada Small Cent Value
Real sold prices from 6 tracked eBay sales — tracking since May 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 6 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since May 2026 · prices updated Aug 5, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
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Jul 13, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $1.06 | 1961 Canada 1 Cent Elizabeth II Canadian Penny Copper Coin Small Cent |
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Jul 4, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $5.98 | 1961 Canada Cent Lovely AU Red-Brown Queen Elizabeth II Canadian Penny |
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Jul 4, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $5.98 | 1961 Canada Cent Circulated Red-Brown Queen Elizabeth II Canadian Penny |
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Jul 3, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $28.25 | 1961 Canada Small Cent Penny - ICCS PL 65 Red w/ Heavy Cameo #coinsofcanada |
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Jun 28, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $4.99 | 1961 Canada small cent |
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May 31, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.48 | 1961 Canada 1 Cents 1cent 1c one cent Canadian Penny Queen Elizabeth II BU UNC |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2.48 | 1 |
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| Jun 2026 | $4.99 | 1 |
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| Jul 2026 | $5.98 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1961 Canada Small Cent worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1961 Canada Small Cent sells for around $6. These figures come from 6 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
CoinGrader continuously tracks completed eBay sales for this coin. Prices shown are computed from those real transactions (recent sales weighted more heavily, obvious outliers removed) — they are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values.
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