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Penny 1982 that is a non painted metallicy color what I don't get is that its out of date to be silver so what is it?
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∙ 15y ago
Maybe it was treated with a chemical that reacts with copper. The steel pennies were 1943 only.
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∙ 15y ago
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Why did the penny turn a silver color?
The penny turned silver color due to a process called oxidization. Over time, the copper in the penny reacts with oxygen in the air to form copper oxide, which appears silver in color.
What is the element that gives the penny its silver color?
Its zinc
What is the color of a 1974 aluminium penny?
In mint condition it will be silver.
What metal gave the penny its silver color?
Lincoln cents were struck on zinc coated steel planchets in 1943 only, the color often appears to be silver.
Why does the penny turn silver in color when cooked in sodium?
because nick is really cool
What is the correct color for a 1971 SS Chevelle 5 spoke wheels Paint code Etc?
Many were painted the same color as the body. Those that weren't were painted argent (dark silver.)
Value of a 1944 silver penny?
There's no such thing as a silver US penny, only silver-colored ones. If it's silver in color it's most likely plated. However if it feels slippery do not touch it any more and throw it out because someone put mercury on it to change its color. You could get mercury poisoning if handled too frequently. If it's a 1943 cent, and silver in color, it's a common steel wartime cent worth about a quarter in average condition.
Why is the 1943D Lincoln penny silver?
It has a silver color because it is made out of steel. Copper was needed for the war and was in short supply, so steel pennies were made.
A 1960 penny silver in color why?
It's likely to be chrome or nickel plated and is very common but it don't add to the value.
Is there a silver 1961 D penny?
No. The US 1961-D penny is 95% Copper and 5% Zinc. Any "silver" cents you have are almost certainly plated. The only exceptions are the famous 1943 steel cents. These have a silvery color in their original condition.
Why does a penny change color if held over fire?
Yes, it turns it gold,but don't keep it there too long or it will turn silver. :):)
Found a 1997 silver in color penny that has the same exact markings as a regular penny and weighs the exact same as a regular penny what do I have and how much is it worth?
No silver 1 cent coins have ever been struck by the US Mint. It may have been plated with chrome or even silver but it has no numismatic value at all. It's 1 cent unless you find someone that wants it.
