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How is it that i 1984 penny that is all silver in color how much is it worth besides a penny and why was it made like this?
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> Plated for use in jewelry or in a high-school chemistry class. No extra value.
> Coated with a metal such as Mercury. No extra value, but poisonous if touched a lot.
> Dipped in acid to remove the copper plating. Again, no extra value.
> Copper plating never put on when the coin was minted. A true error coin that could be quite valuable, but the only way to know is to have it inspected in person by an expert who deals in error coins.
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How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
What is the value of a 1956 steel penny?
1943 was the only year cents were minted in steel. If you have a silver-color 1956 cent it's been plated or otherwise altered. That makes it an altered coin worth only face value. But don't shed any tears; even in almost-uncirculated condition an unaltered 1956 cent is worth less than 20 cents.
What is the value of a 1958 steel penny?
Steel cents were only minted in 1943 as a way to save copper for the war effort. If your coin is silver-colored it has been plated and is only worth 1¢.
What is the highest worth of a 1943 steel penny?
One cent
How do you know if your penny is silver or steel?
Half of that is easy, and the other half is almost as simple. First, the U.S. never made any silver pennies because they'd be worth more than dimes. Second, the only steel pennies were struck in 1943 when copper was needed for the war effort. A genuine steel cent will stick to a magnet. If you have any other date that's silvery in color, it's almost certainly a normal cent that someone plated.
What is a 1960 silver U.S. penny worth?
There is no such thing as a U.S. silver penny.
How much is a silver penny worth from 1962?
US pennies have never been made of silver.
How much is a silver penny made in 1962 worth?
The U.S. never minted a silver penny. It would have more than a dime's worth of silver in it. Your coin has been plated.
Is a 1996 US penny common?
Yes they are only worth a penny besides in BU-condition they might be worth 25 cents. They are not worth keeping.
Worth of 1959 silver color US penny?
1 cent. It's been plated. All 1959 cents are made of bronze.
Is a 1970 s silver penny real?
Yes the 1970 penny is real silver and is worth keeping or even selling
How much is a 1930 silver penny worth?
about $100
How much is a 1969 silver penny worth?
1¢
What is a silver penny dated 1993 worth?
U.S. pennies have never contained silver. Your penny is probably silver plated for jewelry or other decorations.
How much is a 1973 silver penny worth?
There is actually no such thing as a 1973 'silver' penny. However, there are some Lincoln pennies from 1973-74 that have a shiny, silver-like look. These pennies are worth about $1.25.
Silver 1979 penny Canadian is it worth anything?
its worth 1 cent.
What a 1943 silver penny worth?
It's made of steel, not silver, and most are worth around 5 cents.
