1867-1967 Canada 1 Cent Coin-Centennial Canadian Circulated Last Copper Penny

1967 Canadian one-cent coin, also known as a penny, featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (front) and a rock dove in flight on the reverse (back). This coin was issued to commemorate the centennial of the Canadian Confederation. The text "ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA" surrounds the Queen's portrait, while "1 CENT CANADA 1867-1967" encircles the dove.Composition and Size: The 1967 penny is made of 98% copper, 1.5% zinc, and 0.5% tin, and weighs 3.24 grams.Commemorative Design: The rock dove design is unique to the 1967 centennial coins, replacing the usual maple leaf. All Canadian circulation coins in 1967 featured commemorative animal designsEnd of Copper Pennies: 1967 was the last year the Canadian penny was made of copper before switching to copper-plated steel