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The materials used to mint pennies has changed. Originally, pennies were made of almost pure copper. Today, British pennies are made of nickel/steel blanks coated in copper, and US "pennies" (actually cents) are made of zinc blanks coated in copper.
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When were the fewest pennies minted?
The fewest general circulation Australian Pennies minted in any year are - 1930 Penny - 3,000 minted - It is widely considered that the release of this Penny was a mistake. 1925 Penny - 117,000 minted 1946 Penny - 363,000 minted 1931 Penny - 494,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from just under 1 million to over 54 million per year. British Pennies have been minted for well over 1,000 years, so we will stick with recent history. The fewest general circulation British Pennies minted in any year are - 1951 Penny - 120,000 minted 1848 Penny - 161,280 minted 1837 Penny - 174,720 minted 1844 Penny - 215,040 minted 1950 Penny - 240,000 minted 1849 Penny - 268,800 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from about 0.5 million to over 654 million per year. The fewest general circulation New Zealand Pennies minted in any year are - 1954 Penny - 1,080,000 minted 1941 Penny - 1,200,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from 2 million to 18 million per year.
What year was the New Zealand Penny not minted?
The New Zealand Penny was first minted for circulation in 1940 and last minted in 1964. They were minted for inclusion in coin sets only in 1965. The New Zealand Penny was not minted in 1948.
What is on the back of a penny?
That really depends in what country and what year the penny was minted.
What is the value of Australian penny's?
The Australian Penny was issued in most years from 1911 to 1964 inclusive. Depending on their condition, the year they were minted, where they were minted, and any peculiarities of the coin, they could be worth anything from 50 cents to thousands of Dollars.
What years were the New Zealand Penny not minted?
The New Zealand Penny was first minted in 1940 and last minted in 1965. 1948 was the only year no New Zealand Pennies were minted.
When was the Lincoln penny first minted?
1909 was the first year.
How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?
The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.
What is the value of a 1111 penny?
Check that date again. There was no United States in the year 1111. The only penny that might have been minted that year was the British penny under the reign of King Henry I.
How much would 3000 pennies weigh?
The Lincoln, Wheat Ears Reverse penny weighs 3.11 grams. The Lincoln, Memorial Reverse penny (1959 to 1982) weighs 3.11 grams. The Lincoln, Memorial Reverse penny (1982 to present) weighs 2.5 grams. So it would all depend on which year the penny was minted.
What is the value of a US Indian Head penny?
The Indian Head penny was minted from 1859 until 1909. The value of a penny of this type is based on the year minted and the condition of the coin. View the related link below to see a chart showing the value of each year and mint based on it's condition.
Did any 1974 proof sets include the steel penny?
No. There was no steel cent minted that year.
What is a penny from 1945 worth?
Maybe 3 cents. There were over 1 billion minted that year.
