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All US cents minted in 1909 were made of bronze (95% copper). The first zinc-core cents were made in 1982.
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What is the value of a 2000 zinc penny worth?
It's just a penny, spend it.
What is the amount of zinc in a penny?
There is 97.5 percent zinc in a penny and 2.5 percent copper
What is the value of a 1946 zinc penny?
Zinc cents were first struck in mid-1982 so your coin is an ordinary bronze cent that's either been plated or somehow discolored. In either case the damage means it's only worth a penny.
What is the value of a zinc-coated steel penny?
Zinc-coated cents were minted in 1943 because copper was needed for the war effort. In average condition they retail for 25 to 50 cents.
What is the value of a 1942 zinc penny?
All modern pennies are made out of zinc. If you are thinking of a 1943 steel penny that is a very common coin that is worth at most a dollar. If you have a 1942 steel penny that is a misprint error made by the mint and is very valuable. (be sure to have it certified by multiple sources including NGC) I hope that this helps.
What is the value of a 1909 lead penny?
There's no such thing as a "lead penny". The only metals used to make U.S. cents have been copper, bronze, steel (1943 only) and zinc (1982-present).
What is the value of a 2000 zinc penny worth?
It's just a penny, spend it.
What is a 1934 penny made of?
All Lincoln Wheat penny's from 1909 to 1942 were made from Bronze .950 copper and .050 Tin and Zinc.
What is the value of a 1999 Lincoln memorial zinc penny?
It's just a penny, spend it.
What is the value of a 1906wheat penny?
No such coin exists, the wheat penny was minted from 1909-1958.
What is the value of a 1940 Indian head penny?
No such thing. Abe Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909.
What penny from 1909 is rarest?
A 1909-S VDB penny!
What is the value of a 1943 Leed penny?
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
What is the value of a 1840 wheat penny?
Priceless. The first wheat pennies were made in 1909.
What is the value of an uncirculated 1909 VBD Penny?
As of late August 2012 an uncirculated 1909 VDB penny with no mintmark is worth at least $20. In higher uncirculated conditions they can be worth up to $400.
What is the value of a 1886 flying eagle penny and a 1909 flying eagle penny?
Look at the coins again. No Flying Eagle cents are dated 1886 or 1909. They were only struck from 1856 to 1858.
Value of a 1909 svdb penny?
The value of a 1909 SVDB penny can vary depending on its condition. In general, a penny in good condition can be worth around $750 to $1,000 or more. However, it is recommended to have a professional coin appraiser assess the condition and value of the specific coin.
