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Pennies from 1982 and before were all copper
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Are 1950 pennies expensive?
U.S. pennies from the 1950s are extremely common, worth around 3 cents each.
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
Are the 1970s pennies different from the 1990s pennies?
Yes, in the 1970s pennies were made of 95% copper while in the 1990s they were made of about 97% zinc.
What year did they stop putting the wheat sign on the back of pennies?
These pennies are called "Wheat Pennies". They were last made in 1958.
Were there any pennies in the 1940s made of gold?
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
Does a magnet attract to a penny?
Not an American one. British pennies do.
What can copper be made into?
Cooper is made into many things such as pennies and electricity wires
What is value of steel pennies?
Steel pennies are worth 12 to 15 cents each and up to 65 cents if they weren't circulated. Steel pennies were made during WWII when cooper was needed to support the troops.
What was the currency used in Britain in the 1950s?
Pounds, shillings and pennies
Are 1950 pennies expensive?
U.S. pennies from the 1950s are extremely common, worth around 3 cents each.
Why was the Cooper penny not minted in 1941-1945?
copper shortage during the war. The us was making pennies out of aluminum during that same period. They made pennies out of steele during WWII. These are known as 'Steelies'
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
What are you S Pennies made of?
Pennies today are made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Are the 1970s pennies different from the 1990s pennies?
Yes, in the 1970s pennies were made of 95% copper while in the 1990s they were made of about 97% zinc.
When did pennies stop being all copper?
1860 The last copper pennies were made in England, and the same year the first bronze pennies were made.
How many pennies were made in 2012?
According to the US mint, 6015.2 million pennies were made in 2012.
What were pennies made of in 1959?
Pennies were made of pure copper until 1975, because it costed more than 100 pennies just to make a penny.
