The penny was minted with its current design of a two maple leaves on a twig in 1937. It was designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray - who is also responsible for the design of the modern-day nickel. The weight and size of the coin did not change.

In 1982, the coin was given its 12-sided shape to help the visually impaired identify it, but the edges were made smooth again in 1997 when the coin begain being made with copper-plated zinc or steel.

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