This is known as the "Blakesly effect". During the rimming process, pressure is applied to the blank to create the rim, the clipped area creates a release of pressure, which leads to a weakness in the rim directly opposite. You can see in the picture how the rim is a little flatter and broader directly opposite the clip compared to the rim on either side.
akglen,I think the value is right there above the maple leaf.I too was curious as to their value so I found a few on ebay.Three clipped canadian cents sold on ebay today for an average price of $1.10US including shipping.By the time the seller pays ebay,paypal,and postage he'll have gotten little more than face value.The ebay item #'s are 140330740403,110409806246,and 140330740474
Thanks for all the information, it's good to understand why people kept talking about the opposite rim! I don't buy or sell on ebay so never think to search there, but obviously it shows what people are actually willing to pay for items.
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