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No. It was 95% copper with 5% zinc and tin.
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What is the only non-silvery metal other than gold?
Copper
What metal has green tarnish as it ages Silver or other?
Pennies and the Statue of Liberty are both made of copper but the Statue of Liberty is now green just like pennies become, although they are shiny when they're new. So copper is the metal that has green tarnish.
What other metal does yellow gold contain ten percent of?
Well it containes gold copper and either zinc, mercury, or silver?
What is the value of a 1994 copper-colored nickel?
Almost certainly five cents. While nickels are made of a copper alloy there isn't enough of the metal to make them appear copper-colored. Your coin was probably exposed to heat, chemicals, or some other contaminant.
How many pennies make 500 grams?
The answer will depend on the currency in question. the mass of a UK penny is not the same as a US cent (penny), or those of other countries.The answer will depend on the currency in question. the mass of a UK penny is not the same as a US cent (penny), or those of other countries.The answer will depend on the currency in question. the mass of a UK penny is not the same as a US cent (penny), or those of other countries.The answer will depend on the currency in question. the mass of a UK penny is not the same as a US cent (penny), or those of other countries.
Was there any penny's made of metal other than copper?
During World War II the United States needed copper for the war effort and so in 1943, 1944 and 1945 the penny was minted using zinc-coated steel. In 1982 the coin's composition was changed to copper-plated zinc. The total copper content is now only 2.5% by weight.
Was the 1903 penny made of metal other than copper?
Actually it's bronze( .950 copper, .050 tin & zinc) which is mostly copper with a little tin and zinc in the mix.
British Penny 1933 Kings Norton mintmark?
The King's Norton Metal Company Birmingham (KN) minted many British copper and bronze coins over a period of years. No British coins were minted from 1920 onwards, but they continued to mint coins for other countries. There were only 7 or 8 British 1933 Pennies minted by the Royal Mint London and none of them were released into circulation.
How much is a silver and copper 1957 penny worth?
A 1957 cent is all copper. The silver part has been coated with some other metal, so this is a damaged coin with no numismatic value.
Was there a 1993 Lincoln penny that was produce in zinc or any other gray metal?
All 1993 Lincoln cents are 99.2% zinc & .08% copper
How does copper conduct heat?
copper is a low resistant metal properties than other metal in saying copper is a strong metal.
What does a 1956 Australian proof penny minted in Perth look like?
An Australian 1956 Penny looks almost exactly the same as any other Australian Penny minted from 1955 to 1964 inclusive. A 1956 Penny minted in Perth will have a mintmark (.) after the "Y" in PENNY (Y.). The Melbourne Penny has no mintmark. See the 1964 penny at the link below.
Why is the penny brown?
The US penny, the symbol for one cent, is not brown... but copper. Yes, the penny is made out of copper. Copper was a very economical metal back then when it was starting to be made. However, for a short period of time, while I believe during the WW2, the penny was made out of something else, other than copper for a few years and then went back to being made out of strong copper. That is why quarters, dimes, nickels, and other coins always need to be remade, and that's why pennies are stronger and can last longer... because of the strongness of a penny. Even though it's worthless, it's pretty unworthless. Also, when copper is first exposed to air, it oxidises very quickly. Then, the common oxide of copper is brown... that's why the color of copper is brown. And therefore, the penny is brown.
Why is Lincoln 1943 penny worth more?
The 1943 penny was not made with copper, like all other years. Copper was funneled to the War Department so the 1943 penny was made from steel and other compounds.
Were US silver nickels minted in 2000?
The only nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" minted during WWII when nickel was a strategic metal. All other nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What British copper one penny's minted from 1861 to 1921 are worth money?
One question at a time please. Answers to all of your coins should appear in WikiAnswers if you use the format - What is the value of a 1910 British Penny
Why will the real 1943 penny stick to amagnet but a real 1944 penny will not?
1943 cents were made of steel, a magnetic metal, to conserve copper for the war effort. Other pennies are made of bronze or copper-plated zinc depending on their dates. Neither bronze nor zinc are susceptible to a magnet.
