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No agency keeps track of the number of bills or coins with a specific date that are in circulation. It would be impossible to know how many are lost, damaged, squirreled away in drawers, etc. so that's really an unanswerable question.
In any case there was an effort many years ago to recover and melt many 1943 cents because they were corroding. They're also sufficiently distinctive that any that did remain in change were probably taken out as curiosities or by collectors, so the actual number remaining in change is probably vanishingly small.
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Why are 1943 copper wheat pennies so rare?
Because they are errors. All 1943 pennies were supposed to be made out of zinc coated steel, however, a handful of copper blanks from 1942 still remained in the machine when it was switched on and US mint employees did not catch the error until the coins had reached circulation. It was a coin that wasn't supposed to exist.
How many 1943 steel wheat S pennies are there in the US?
A total of 191,550,000 was minted in the U.S. of 1943s. How many are still around ? It is impossible to say.
How much is a 1943 silver wheat-head penny worth?
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
How much copper is in a wheat penny?
Pennies minted before 1982, which includes all wheat pennies (except in 1943) contain 95% copper and weigh 3.11 grams.
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 1943 copper wheat pennies so rare?
Because they are errors. All 1943 pennies were supposed to be made out of zinc coated steel, however, a handful of copper blanks from 1942 still remained in the machine when it was switched on and US mint employees did not catch the error until the coins had reached circulation. It was a coin that wasn't supposed to exist.
Are all wheat pennies made of steel?
No, most wheat pennies are made of copper. Only the 1943 pennies were made from zinc coated steel. There were about 40 made from copper in 1943 and they bring up to $82,000 each!
What Metals were used in the 1943 Wheat Pennies?
Steel-plated zinc.
How many 1943 steel wheat S pennies are there in the US?
A total of 191,550,000 was minted in the U.S. of 1943s. How many are still around ? It is impossible to say.
How much is a 1943 silver wheat-head penny worth?
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
How much copper is in a wheat penny?
Pennies minted before 1982, which includes all wheat pennies (except in 1943) contain 95% copper and weigh 3.11 grams.
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.
Is it true that a 1943 wheat penny is worth 1million dollars?
No. '43 wheat pennies vary in value from .30 to .70 cents.
Which 1943 wheat pennies are of value?
For example, a 1943 & a 1943-D coin in MS60 condition are worth: $5.00. A 1943-S coin in the same condition is worth: $15.00.
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
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
What is a 1943 Coper penny worth?
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, there are only a handful of known genuine 1943 copper pennies. Many "copper" 1943 pennies are either genuine 1943 cents dipped in copper to make them appear to be copper (but will still stick to a magnet due to the steel) or other years of wheat pennies with the date altered to make it look like a 1943 penny, however, experienced coin dealers and graders will be able to spot these as altered dates.
Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
The only magnetic US coin is the 1943 steel cent. All other wheat pennies are made of copper, which is not magnetic.
