The Canadian 1912 Large Cent was minted during a period of continued growth, with King George V’s portrait now featured on Canadian coins. Politically, Prime Minister Robert Borden was in office, overseeing the country’s involvement in World War I preparations. This era of growth in infrastructure and resource development saw the 1912 Large Cent play a crucial role in daily transactions as the economy, driven by agriculture and industry, flourished.
Socially, Canada’s population was expanding due to immigration, contributing to urbanization. The 1912 Large Cent, with its bronze composition and maple wreath reverse, was widely circulated. The coin symbolized the stability of Canada’s economy, providing essential currency for a nation undergoing both social and economic transformation as it moved toward greater global engagement.