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The US "penny" (one cent coin) is made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper plating. Cents made from 95% copper (brass) were last minted in 1982.
The UK "penny" is now a decimal coin (one new pence) which is copper-coated steel.
The Canadian term "penny" was originally applied to the two-cent coin but now refers to one Canadian cent (1/100 dollar), made from copper-plated zinc from 1997 to 1999 and from copper-plated steel since 2000.
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What material is use to make pennies?
copper. That is why they call them copper pennies. There is also a zinc coating on the pennies be more specific dude
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
You have 50 pounds of pennies how much is this worth for the copper?
This will depend upon the year of the pennies, because the make-up of pennies is not only copper and has changed over the years.
What mineral is used to make pennies?
Zinc covered in Copper
Why did the US stop using copper pennies and start using zinc pennies?
The price of the copper used to make a penny cost more than a penny.
Does a penny have gold?
No, pennies do not contain gold. Modern pennies are mostly zinc with a little copper, older pennies are mostly copper with a little zinc.
Do people buy copper pennies?
yes coin collectors buy them
What is the importance of copper?
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
Can you make a bike out of copper?
Yes u dummass you can make it out of any metal you want. the reason people don't is because copper oxidizes and becomes scummy and green like old pennies or the statue of liberty.
Why do some people hoard copper pennies?
The idea is to save copper pennies because their melt value is higher than face value. If the U.S. government eventually makes it legal to melt old pennies, then said hoarders can sell their pennies at a profit.
How many pennies make 2000 pounds?
1,000 pennies = 6.5128 pounds copper 1 ton = 2,000 lbs
Why do pennies not have as much copper as they did in 1982?
The price of the copper to make the coin cost more than 1 cent.
