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Starting mid-year in 1982, pennies were made with a zinc core and copper plating. This would give them a 97.5% zinc content and 2.5% copper content.
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What metal were pennies made from after 1983?
97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper.
What is the density of a pre 1983 penny?
The density of a pre-1983 penny is around 7.1 g/cm³. These pennies were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, giving them a higher density compared to post-1983 pennies, which are mostly made of zinc.
What is the percentage of copper in pennies made after 1982?
1983 to date the percentage of copper is .025%
What were pennies made out of after 1983?
1983 and later - copper plated zinc. Some 1982 coins were all copper and some copper plated zinc.
Why are 1988 pennies worth more than 1983 pennies?
They're not.
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.
How much does 1000000000 pennies weigh?
1000000000 pennies would weigh approximately 5511551 pounds or 2500000 kilograms.
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.
What are you S Pennies made of?
Pennies minted before 1982 are made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. Pennies minted after 1982 are made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, with a thin copper plating.
How many pennies were made in 2012?
According to the US mint, 6015.2 million pennies were made in 2012.
Do you have a list of the worth of copper pennies?
I would be impossible to give a value for all copper pennies. The only pennies made of mostly copper are those made before 1983. These have a melt value of 2 cents. To find the value of an individual coin ask another question structuring it like the one below(be sure to fill in the <> with the correct information): What is the value of a <date> <country of origin> <denomination>
