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A layer of zinc coated with a thin layer of copper.
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What element makes up penny?
Today's pennies (since 1983) are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer coating of copper.
How much is a 1828 penny worth?
An 1828 penny can be worth up to about $40.00. It is the large cent penny, so it is quite rare today.
Is a penny worth a penny today?
Yes.
What makes a penny shine?
A penny is made up of metals - copper and zinc both of which have lustrous physical properties
How much is a 1941 wheat penny worth today?
penny
What is the font on a wheat penny?
the same as today's penny, lincoln.
What is the value of a 1966 silver penny today?
The US never made any silver 1 cent coins.
Who is Cindy M Penny?
A fictional character made up by a fan. Seriously.
Purchasing power 1776 to today penny?
One Penny GBP in 1776 had the purchasing power of about £0.40 GBP today.
How much would a penny from 1897 be worth today?
How much would an 1897 indain head penny be worth today in 2012
When were penny loafers first made?
The first penny loafers was made in 1930
What is the different between the penny in 1943 and today's penny?
The 1943 US cent was made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust and weighed 2.70 grams. The cent of today is composed of 99.2 % zinc and 0.8 copper with a plating of pure copper and weighs 2.5 grams.
