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The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
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How much does a 1943 silver penny worth?
In the early 1940s, the United States mint produced silver pennies because copper was needed for the war effort. These pennies are actually steel coated with zinc. They are worth about fifteen cents if they have been in circulation.
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
How many 1952 US pennies are in circulation?
Out of the 186,775,000 that were struck nobody knows how many are still in circulation.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Why are 1968 pennies worth more then 1967 pennies?
They aren't.1967 and 1968 pennies both have very high mintages and are in common circulation, they are only worth a penny.
How much does a 1943 silver penny worth?
In the early 1940s, the United States mint produced silver pennies because copper was needed for the war effort. These pennies are actually steel coated with zinc. They are worth about fifteen cents if they have been in circulation.
How many pennies are in circulation?
About 120,000,000
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
When was silver in pennies?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
Are 2012 US pennies in circulation?
Yep.
How many pennies are in circulation in Canada?
It's hard to say. Canada stopped minting pennies in 2012, and since early 2013 the government has been withdrawing them from circulation. Before they started withdrawing pennies, though, the government estimated that there were 35 billion in circulation.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
How many 1930 pennies are in circulation?
Essentially none.
How many us pennies are in circulation?
Out of the 186,775,000 that were struck nobody knows how many are still in circulation.
Where pennies ever made of silver?
No. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
How can a 1967 Penny be silver?
All 1967 general circulation British Pennies were made from bronze. If you have a silver Penny, it will be because somebody has plated it. Alternatively, the British Maundy Penny is a very much smaller coin than the traditional Penny and is made from sterling silver.
How many 1952 US pennies are in circulation?
Out of the 186,775,000 that were struck nobody knows how many are still in circulation.
