Odd Canadian penny found today?

[scotto]

I found a Canadian penny today with a date 1867-1967. No maple leafs just a bird. Did Canada make a centennial version of their coinage in 67? I've never seen one like this.

[TheJonasCollegeFund]

That's a "Rock Dove". I think it's cool...I found a BU one!

[misteroman]

always have called them birdy pennies. Probably always will

[mtalbot_ca]

You are right, it is for the centennial. The 5-cent coin is a rabbit...

[JadeDragon]

All denominations featured engravings by wildlife artist Alex Colville.
1 cent=rock dove in flight (copper)
5 cent=rabbit hopping (pure Ni)
10 cent- fish (silver)
25 cent - cougar walking (silver)
50 cent - wolf howling (silver)
$1 - Canada Goose in flight (silver)
Here is a photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23441300@N03/3345604483/

[henrysmedford]

That's a "Rock Dove". I think it's cool...I found a BU one!

Franklin is sending you 39 for trade

[TXBullion]

Thats a nice looking set. Just picked one up not sure if I will keep it or sell it yet. The howling wolf is great

[tinhorn]

I remember those (and the fish dimes) from a long time ago. Found a dove cent recently in a penny roll.

[rickygee]

The howling wolf is great

So Canada honored that ol' Bluesman...http://www.cascadeblues.org/joomla/inde ... s?start=35