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Large cents were pure copper.
Flying Eagle cents and Indian cents up to mid-1864 were 88% copper and 12% nickel.
In mid-1864 the familiar bronze composition was adopted: 95% copper and 5% tin and/or zinc. Bronze was used up to mid-1982, except for the famous wartime steel cents of 1943.
In mi-1982 the composition was changed again to the current 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
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What can copper be made into?
Cooper is made into many things such as pennies and electricity wires
How many log cabin pennies were made?
245 million
Do oak leaf pennys have any value?
I'm guessing you must mean US "wheatie" pennies, made from 1909-1958, before the reverse was changed to show the Lincoln Memorial. Actually, through 1982 these pennies were made of 95% copper. Copper today in $2.87 per pound, making each pre-1983 penny worth 1.9 cents. So a roll of 50 is worth 95 cents for melt value.US "wheatie" pennies may also have collectible value, depending on the year of mintage, mint mark, if any, and most importantly, condition. If they are uncirculated (mint state - untouched by human hands, new looking) they are much more valuable. Those made before 1930 are almost all worth at least a few dollars, because they made very few in those days.If you mean Canadian pennies, which have a maple leaf on them, the answer would be different.no they do not so there
Why is the 1943D Lincoln penny silver?
It has a silver color because it is made out of steel. Copper was needed for the war and was in short supply, so steel pennies were made.
How much is Tudor money worth today?
Farthing = 1/4 pennyHalf penny = 1/2 pennyThree farthing = 3/4 pennyPenny = 1 penny = 1dHalf groat = 2 pennies = 2dGroat = 4 pennies = 4dSixpence = 6 pennies = 6dShilling = 12 pennies = 1sHalf crown = 30 pennies = 2s 6dQuarter angel = 30 pennies = 2s 6dCrown = 60 pennies = 5sHalf angel = 60 pennies = 5sAngel = 120 pennies = 10sHalf pound = 120 pennies = 10sPound = 240 pence = 20s = £1Fine Sovereign = 360 pence = 30s = £1 10s
What is the value of a 1909 Australian Halfpenny?
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" pennies minted prior to 1911. The only Pennies circulating in Australia prior to 1911 were British Pennies.
What were pennies were made before wheat?
Two pennies that were minted (made) before wheat pennies were Flying Eagle cents (1856 - 1858) and Indian Head cents (1859 - 1909).
When were wheat pennies made?
They were minted starting in 1909 and up until 1958.
What is the value of a 1840 wheat penny?
Priceless. The first wheat pennies were made in 1909.
When did the US stop minting wheat pennies?
Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958.
How much is a 1909 silver penny worth?
US pennies have never been made of silver.
How much is a 1865 wheat penny worth?
Wheat pennies were not made in 1865. They were made from mid-1909 till 1958.
Years wheat pennies?
Wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958.
What is an 1829 Indian head penny worth?
Indian Head pennies were made from 1859 thru 1909.
What is the value of a 1902 wheat penny?
Check your coin again. Wheat pennies were made from 1909 till 1958.
What years were wheat pennies made?
U.S. wheat cents were minted starting in 1909 up through 1958.
Value of 1900 wheat penny?
Check the date again. Wheat pennies were made from 1909 till 1958.
