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1936 Dot 1¢ PCGS Specimen-65 Red & Brown. The 1936 dot coinage of Canada is the most mystical in the realm of numismatic treasures. Most Canadians can identify with the famous Dot coins.... especially the elusive penny. Many comic book series and general reading magazines spawned many want ads for the famous copper coin. These ads played out from the 60's thru the 80's. The mystery of when the existing coins were made and why some survived is still cloudy. For the numismatic connoisseurs this "Holy Grail" set gives great pleasure to any eventual owner of pieces or an entire set. Fate offers up this magnificent example of the penny that was coveted by John J. Pittman for many years. This offered coin is tied finest graded with one other example that resides in the "Cornerstone" set. There is also a lone example in the National Currency collection that was gifted by the LaFortune family. LaFortune was a former mint employee. (LaFortune was the previous owner of the Dot 10 Cents also being offered in this auction). A MS example also exists in public hands. This example is the only available penny that can be acquired as a solo coin.