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they stoper making it in 1958
The last year for wheat pennies was 1958.
Due to the rising price of copper, pennies were worth more than face value.
Pennies were never PURE copper. Those made before 1982 were 95% copper with 5% zinc (or zinc with tin in older ones).
These pennies are called "Wheat Pennies". They were last made in 1958.
they still make pennies
The last year for wheat pennies was 1958.
Yes, in May 2012.
they stoper making it in 1958
Not really, as there are billions of them already in circulation.
The last year for wheat pennies was 1958.
Due to the rising price of copper, pennies were worth more than face value.
Not any time soon. There are billions of them in circulation.
1943-45
Because it costs more than a penny to produce a penny.
Pennies were never PURE copper. Those made before 1982 were 95% copper with 5% zinc (or zinc with tin in older ones).
The last year that wheat pennies were minted was 1958.