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yes 1943-45
silver nickel 1943 -45
to conserve strategic metals for war production
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Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?
Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
1943 steel war penny?
Steel Lincoln cents are very common and most are valued from 5 to 25 cents.
What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
What was a material used for German helmets in World War 1?
In world war one, helmets where made of steel, to help protect your head from any bullets or other weapons used (:
Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?
Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
Was there a World War 2 red penny?
No. The US issued steel cents in 1943 to save copper for the war effort, but these coins were silver-gray in color, not red.
Does a1943 silver penny have a D?
It's not a silver penny. It's a steel penny. In 1943, silver was scarce because of World War II. So was copper, the metal usually used to make pennies. So in 1943, the US Mint chose steel as a cheap, one-time substitute. And yes, it has a D. My grandfather (who was alive when all this happened) told me when he gave me one.
Is a silver penny worth money?
A "silver penny" is a steel penny. They were minted in 1943, during World War II, because of the copper shortage. To a collector, it may be worth something, yes, but certainly no amount you could retire on.
1943 steel war penny?
Steel Lincoln cents are very common and most are valued from 5 to 25 cents.
What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
What is the value of a 1941 steel penny?
All 1941 US and Canadian cents are bronze. The only steel US cents are dated 1943, and were made to save copper for the war effort. Canada used bronze during the war but switched to steel in 2002 as a money-saving move.
What is the casing of the bouncing bomb used in World War 2 made of?
It was a steel one.
In what year were pennies made of stael and why was steel used?
Copper shortage in world war 2
What is the value of a 1969 D steel penny?
Steel pennies were only made in 1943, during World War II. All 1969 US cents were struck in bronze. Your penny is almost certainly plated for use in jewelry or something similar. It's considered to be an altered coin and has no added value.
