(Transactions are rounded up to nearest nickel, although pennies minted after 1982 are still considered legal tender at this time.) Canadian pennies minted from 1982-1996 weighed 2.5 grams. Pennies minted in 1997-1999 weighed 2.25 grams. Those minted from 2000-2012 weighed 2.35 grams.
How much does a Union Shield Penny weigh?
It is made with 95% copper and 5% zinc. The other is the Union Shield penny. It weighs 0.109 ounces (3.11 grams). This penny is made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Original pennies from 1793 were made of 100 percent copper and weighed in at 0.475 ounces (13.48 grams). That was over 5 times as heavy as pennies minted today!
