The US 1967 Cent, designed by Victor D. Brenner, continued the long-standing Lincoln Wheat design, though it was part of a unique period in U.S. coinage. Due to a national coin shortage, mint marks were removed from all coins, including the US 1967 Cent, to discourage hoarding. Made of copper and zinc, it reflected economic concerns amid rising inflation and increased demand for small change.
In 1967, the Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movement shaped American society, with economic strain affecting everyday transactions. The US 1967 Cent, widely circulated, symbolized stability during national turmoil, its durable metal ensuring continued public trust in currency.