Copper is a reddish-colored metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

It is considered the oldest metal in use, as copper objects dating back to 8700 BC have been discovered.
In mythology and alchemy, it is associated with the goddess Aphrodite due to its lustrous beauty and its ancient use in the manufacture of mirrors.
The alchemical symbol for copper is also the planetary symbol for Venus.

Consequently, this symbol embodies qualities such as love, balance, feminine beauty, and artistic creativity.