Actually, it is illegal. The metal in a penny is worth more than a penny. However, quarters made before 1974(I think), can be sold for their weigth in silver.
copper. That is why they call them copper pennies. There is also a zinc coating on the pennies be more specific dude
It can be used for pennies, copper wire and many other uses
No. The copper pennies will slowly release copper into the water, which will kill most small fish. Avoid having any metal in your aquarium.
Pennies in the United States are currently made of a copper-plated zinc composition, consisting of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. This composition has been in use since 1982 as a more cost-effective alternative to the previous solid copper pennies.
No, pennies do not contain gold. Modern pennies are mostly zinc with a little copper, older pennies are mostly copper with a little zinc.
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
240 copper pennies equal a pound.
It can be used for pennies, copper wire and many other uses
The density of copper is 8.94 g/cm3. This can be calculated by dividing the total mass of the pennies (36.93 g) by the total volume they displace (4.13 cm3). This gives the density of copper as 8.94 g/cm3.
Pennies today are made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
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
Copper is used for pennies because it is a cost-effective material and has good durability. It is also easily distinguishable from other coins. However, due to its high cost of production, the composition of U.S. pennies was changed in 1982 to include primarily zinc with a thin copper coating.