Official Canadian coinage did not begin until 1858, so your coin may be a special issue, a token, private coinage, or some other item. Your best bet would be to have it inspected in person by someone such as a dealer who works with Canadian coinage.
The Canadian Coin Club does not have any listing for an official 1-cent coin issued that year. You may have a privately-issued token or a similar "coin". Your best bet would be to find a local dealer who can examine it in person to make a more definite ID.
Such a coin does not exist.
Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation.
If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny.
Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist.
Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation.
If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny.
Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist.
Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation.
If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny.
Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Very worn: $20.
Uncirculated: $1,000.
In the future, please add a description or condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
There were no Canadian halfpennies minted with that date. In 1858 Canada adopted the decimal currency system of dollars and cents used in the US.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. You may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny.
There were was no Australian 1956 Halfpenny minted.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century, and has never issued a Halfpenny or half cent coin since Confederation. If the coin has no country name on it and has a sailing ship on the reverse, it would be a British Halfpenny. Alternatively, you may have a privately minted Halfpenny token.
The last Australian Halfpenny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Halfpenny was minted in 1964.