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Are pennies made before 1982 worth more than pennies beginning 1983?
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∙ 14y ago
Without trying to sound too snarky, the answer is Yes, No, and Maybe.
Cents have been struck for about 215 years and at 3 different mints so "before 1982" covers a lot of ground. Most common-date cents from the 1950s onward are only worth face value to a nickel or so if found in change. Even some dates going back into the 1940s are similarly low in price. But if you have something that's older, with the right mint mark and in decent condition, it may be worth much more than that ... but not always. The Related Links show the prices of Lincoln and Indian Head cents so you can see just how broad a variation in prices there is!
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When you adjust for inflation what is the worth more 1908 pennies 1960 pennies 1990 pennies 2006 pennies 2007 pennies or any penny melted down and sold as scrap metal?
Based on melt value alone, any Lincoln cents minted before 1982 are worth about 2 cents each for their copper content.
Adjusting for inflation which is worth more 1908 pennies 1960 pennies 1990 pennies 2006 pennies 2007 pennies or any penny melted down and sold as scrap metal?
The copper in a US cent made before 1982 is worth almost 2 cents. Those made after 1982 are worth much less than 1 cent (but the cost of producing them is about 1.5 cents). Both types were made in 1982. But before you start sorting your pre- and post 1982 pennies, you should know that there is an administrative order prohibiting the "melting or exporting of large numbers of one and 5 cent coins" which could result in a fairly large fine.
How much is 17 pounds of American pennies worth?
$30.84 if they are all dated after 1982. For every 5 pennies dated between 1959 and 1982 it will roughly reduce the $30.84 by 1 cent.
Why are some pennies worth more than 1 cent?
Those minted before 1982 contain 95% copper and are worth over 2 cents each with current copper prices. Then others are valuable because of their age or scarcity.
How much is 300 pounds of pennies worth?
$544.32 in cents made since 1982$437.56 in cents made before 1982Explanation:If you're referring to US cents made after 1982, these coins weigh 2.5 gm each. A US pound is 453.6 gm so one pound of pennies contains 453.6/2.5 = 181.44 coins. Multiply that by 300 to get 54,432 cents. Cents made before 1982 weigh 3.11 gm so the same calculation is 300 * 453.6 / 3.11 = 43,756 cents
When you adjust for inflation what is the worth more 1908 pennies 1960 pennies 1990 pennies 2006 pennies 2007 pennies or any penny melted down and sold as scrap metal?
Based on melt value alone, any Lincoln cents minted before 1982 are worth about 2 cents each for their copper content.
Were 1950's pennies made of cooper?
Pennies from 1982 and before were all copper
Are any pennies from the 1920's of any value?
legally they are still worth 1 cent. but since before 1982 pennies were made of pure copper they may be worth a few cents more. i wouldn't try selling it though
Why do pennies before 1982 have a higher density than 1982?
Up into 1982, US pennies were 95% copper, but that year the composition was changed and now they're 97.5% zinc.
Is the ratio of copper to zinc in the pennies made after 1982 higher or lower than the ratio of copper to zinc in the pennies made before 1982?
The pre-1982 pennies are 95% copper and 5% zinc. Post-1982 cents are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Adjusting for inflation which is worth more 1908 pennies 1960 pennies 1990 pennies 2006 pennies 2007 pennies or any penny melted down and sold as scrap metal?
The copper in a US cent made before 1982 is worth almost 2 cents. Those made after 1982 are worth much less than 1 cent (but the cost of producing them is about 1.5 cents). Both types were made in 1982. But before you start sorting your pre- and post 1982 pennies, you should know that there is an administrative order prohibiting the "melting or exporting of large numbers of one and 5 cent coins" which could result in a fairly large fine.
How much is 130lbs pennys us weight in dollars?
It depends on the year. Before 1982, pennies contained 95% copper and 5% zinc. Those minted after 1982 are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Today's pennies weigh less. So if the majority of the pennies are after 1982, you would most likely have about 23,586 pennies, which is equal to $235.86 USD. If the majority of the pennies are before 1982, you would most likely have 18,960 pennies, which is equal to $189.60 USD. But then again you can smelt the pennies and sell the copper. I hope this helped you. :)
What physical difference can you detect from pennies that are dated before 1982 verses pennies that are dated after 1982?
The weights are different. Pre-1982 pennies are 95% copper and weigh 3.11 grams. Newer ones are mostly zinc and weigh 2.5 grams.
How much is 17 pounds of American pennies worth?
$30.84 if they are all dated after 1982. For every 5 pennies dated between 1959 and 1982 it will roughly reduce the $30.84 by 1 cent.
How many pennies does it take to weigh a pound?
Cents weigh different amounts depending on their dates. Before 1982, cents weighed 3.11 grams. Cents issued after 1982 weigh 2.5 grams. Cents issued DURING 1982 could weigh either amount (is this getting complicated enough?) A pound is equivalent to 453.6 gm, So with pennies made before 1982 it would take 146 pennies to get 454.6 grams... With pennies made after 1982 it would take 182 pennies.
Which is more dense a pre 1982 penny or a post?
8.869 grams per cubic centimeter approximately. Some 1982 pennies are made of bronze alloy (pre1982) and some are copper plated zinc (post 1982). The change was made at the beginning of 1982 after some pennies had already been struck.
Metal in pennies?
Since 1982, pennies have been 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Before that, they were 95% copper and 5% zinc.
