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For metal content, or melt value, copper pennies (pre-1982) are worth about 2 cents each. As far as collector value, that depends more on specific dates, mint marks, and condition.
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What metals are found in newer pennies?
zinc. It's a lot less valuable than copper.
What pennies are valuable?
any copper penny is worth more than its face value.
What are facts about wheat pennies?
i know they were made from 1909-1959, and contain a valuable 95% copper. some people melt pennies and turn them into ''copper nuggets'' because the metal used for a coin is worth more than 1 cent
When 12 copper pennies are submerged in water the pennies displace 4.13 cm3 of water If the combined mass of the pennies is 36.93 g what is the density of copper?
You cant't figure this out using copper pennies. Pennies are not 100% copper.
How much is a led penney worth?
There are no lead pennies. Usually they were copper or some form of copper mixed with another metal. Lead has never been considered a valuable metal.
Does a penny have gold?
No, pennies do not contain gold. Modern pennies are mostly zinc with a little copper, older pennies are mostly copper with a little zinc.
What is the importance of copper?
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
How many copper pennies equal a pound?
240 copper pennies equal a pound.
What material is use to make pennies?
copper. That is why they call them copper pennies. There is also a zinc coating on the pennies be more specific dude
Is zinc Expensive?
Zinc is not as expensive as copper i think. because before 1984 pennies were made of copper. now since 1984 copper has been replaced with zinc because it is less expensive.
Do new pennies still have copper in them?
pennies these days are not completely made of copper they are just dipped in copper giving them that finished look
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
