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Are there any valuable copper US pennies and if so what years?
There are many years that have valuable 1 cent coins. For Lincoln cents, this usually will involve a combination of the year and the mintmark -- a small "D" or "S" below the date. You can find a list of retail values for all the different types of U.S. cents here : http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmvcents.shtml
What metals are found in newer pennies?
Newer pennies are primarily made of zinc, with a thin copper plating on the surface. The core of these pennies is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% 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
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 pennies are valuable from 1959 to present day?
From 1959 to present day, valuable pennies include the 1969-S Lincoln penny with a doubled die, which can be worth thousands. The 1970-S penny with a small date is also sought after by collectors. Additionally, any 1982 or later copper pennies (specifically, those made before mid-1982) can be valuable due to their copper content. Always check for mint marks and condition, as they significantly affect value.
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.
What is the importance of copper?
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
1943 stick to magnet penny it's a million dollar penny?
The 1943 penny sticks to a magnet because it is made of steel, not copper like other pennies from that era. While a 1943 copper penny is rare and valuable, it is not worth a million dollars. The most valuable 1943 pennies are those mistakenly struck in copper instead of steel and can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
What did they use to make pennies back in the 1950?
In the 1950s, pennies in the United States were primarily made of copper, consisting of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. This composition remained until 1982, when the penny's formulation was changed due to rising copper prices, leading to the introduction of a zinc core with a thin copper plating. The use of copper in pennies during the 1950s made them heavier and more valuable in terms of metal content compared to later versions.
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
