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A solid copper penny is worth more than one cent. This has been true for a long time, and is why modern pennies are made primarily of zinc, and only plated with copper. In currency they are about up to par, but in scrap metal, who knows, you may be able to get more bang for your buck.
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How much is copper 1960 penny worth?
Itis hard to tell, but a good-quality penny from the 1960's may just be worth. One freaking cent. Get over yourselves. Try selling a penny for more than one cent stupid.
What is a 2000 zinc penny worth without the copper?
A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
Why did the composition of the US penny change?
Because the rise in value of copper made pennies worth more than one cent.
What was 1 cent worth in 1896?
In 1896 a penny was worth a penny. If you have a penny dated 1896 then it is worth more than that.
How much is a 1998 penny worth?
.....1 cent. It is in common circulation and is made out of copper-plated zinc. It isn't worth anything more than face value.
Is a penny copper?
A modern penny only has about 2.5% copper and the rest is zinc. Before 1982 pennies were made of 95% copper with the remainder being tin and/or zinc. The Mint changed the composition that year when the price of copper increased to the point that the older coins contained more than one cent's worth of copper.
What is the rarest year of a penny?
MY best guess would have to be a 1943 copper penny. But a little more specific question would be helpful. Small cent or large cent??
Which is worth more 2008 or 2007 penny?
1 cent each
How much is a 1970 copper one cent worth?
One cent, it's not old enough to be worth any more.
How much is a penny worth in metal?
Just a little more than $0.01... It actually costs the government more than a penny to make a penny, but it's only like a quarter of a cent difference. Any pennies minted before 1982 are solid bronze (95% copper), and are worth more in scrap than newer ones.
Why did the US government change the penny?
The cent (penny) has been changed many times over the years. In 1982 it was changed from bronze to copper-plated zinc because the price of copper increased and it cost more than 1 cent to make a penny. In 1943 cents were made of steel to save copper for use in ammunition. In 1864 the composition was changed from cupronickel to bronze because nickel is so hard it damaged the coin presses available at the time. In 1857 the composition was changed from pure copper to cupronickel and the con was reduced in size because it contained more than 1 cent worth of copper.
What year did they change what they put in pennies?
The U.S. has changed the composition of the cent several times.From 1793-1857 the penny was made of 100% copper.1857-1864 the penny was made of 88% copper and 12% nickel.1864-1942 The penny was bronze being made of 95% copper, and 5% tin and zinc.In 1943 the penny was called the 1943 steel cent because it was made of zinc-coated steel.From 1944-46 the cent was brass and made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.From 1946-1962 the penny was bronze and made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.From 1962-1982 the penny was again brass and made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.The most recent change was in mid-1982. The penny is 2.5% copper, being plated in pure copper. The core is made of zinc, 97.5%. The price of copper increased and the penny was cost more to make than it was worth.The penny still costs more to make than it's worth. As of 2010 it costs 1.79 cents to make a single penny.
