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"Two Tailed" Canadian Cents Surface
Canadian Penny Errors Only Two Known

September 17th, 2001

In the wake of the recent discovery and sale of the first authenticated "Two Tailed" United States coin, two "Two Tailed" 1980 Canadian cents have surfaced and been certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).  One of the specimens is currently being auctioned online on eBay.

The two "Two Tailed" 1980 Canadian Cents were recently acquired by Byers Numismatic Corporation from a Canadian coin dealer specializing in error coins. Both of these were recently authenticated, certified and graded Mint State 64 Red by PCGS. Both "Two Tailed" coins were struck with two reverse dies.

According to Byers, the only other known "Two Tailed" coin is a U.S. quarter which sold last month for $80,000.  After 20 years, these are the only two examples that have surfaced.

For reference purposes, the reverse die on side "A" is slightly misaligned and has an extremely high wire rim. The reverse die on side "B" is rotated approximately 100º.

After being certified by PCGS, Fred Weinberg, a well known Mint Error dealer, purchased the other specimen from the Byers Numismatic Corporation.

The specimen being offered is considered a World Class Mint Error and would be the centerpiece of a major collection. 

This 1980 Canadian "Two Tailed" Cent is currently listed on eBay and is immediately available for $30,000. 

*Content and Images courtesy of Byers Numismatic Corporation

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