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Either it's plated or it's been exposed to a chemical that changed its color. In any case it's only worth one cent.
If you think about it for, oh, a second or two, would even the most incompetent bureaucrat authorize minting a coin that's worth a hundred bucks or more and sell it for a penny?
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What is the value of the first pennie ever made?
the first United States penny ever made was in 1793 and worth about $3000 in lower grade up to $67000 in higher grade
How long has silver been used for coins?
Silver has been used in coinage ever since coinage was made. The earliest coins were made out of an alloy of silver and gold. Silver, along with gold, have been used for coins ever since coinage was made in 700 BC or so.
What penny's were made out of?
Pennies were made of copper
What are coins used for money made out of?
it depends... some are made of copper, - penny. others are made out of gold or silver hense $$$ coins. Quarters are made out of nickel and copper. hope that helped you some :) this is my first time answering a question on here so... ya.
The value of a 1972 penny with a snake to the right of Lincoln's face?
Please see the many other similar posts on this site for an explanation of how these novelty pieces are made. They do not have any numismatic value, I'm afraid.
What is the value of 1972 a gold US penny?
The US NEVER made any gold 1 cent coins
Was there ever a gold US 1920s wheat penny?
No the US has never made a gold one cent coin.
You have got a penny from every year to date but not a 1972 was the penny made in 1972?
A LOT of them - around 6 billion, in fact.
What is the Value of a 1972 wheat penny?
The last "Wheat Penny" was made in 1958, a cent date 1972 is just a cent.
What is a 2001 gold penny value?
1 cent. It's plated. The US has never made a gold penny.
What is the value of a 1950 Australian gold Penny?
No Australian Penny has ever been minted in gold, they were made from bronze. If you have a gold Penny, it will be because somebody has gold plated it, perhaps to commemorate or celebrate a significant event for somebody. Modified coins have no collector value.
What is the first penny ever made in Canada?
No
What is a gold 1806 half penny US worth?
Sorry no US gold half penny of any date never made any
What is 52 penny weight in gold worth?
Pennies are made of copper and zinc. there is no gold in them
How much is the 1982 gold penny valued at?
Some cents tone to a color that looks like gold but the US has never made a gold one cent coin. It's a penny.
Did they ever mint a gold Penny?
No. If you think about it for a couple of seconds, would it make sense for the Mint to issue a coin that would contain about $75 worth of gold, and sell it for 1¢ ? Your coin has either been plated for use in jewelry, or exposed to something like heat or a chemical that caused it to discolor. Unfortunately, it's only worth a penny.
Is there such a thing as a gold British Penny dated 1897?
No. All British Pennies from 1860 to 1967 were made from bronze. If you have a gold One Penny coin, it would be because somebody has gold plated it.
