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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.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
Where pennies ever made of silver?
No. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
How long were silver pennies in circulation?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
How many 1776 Silver Pennies were milled?
At 11mm in diameter, Silver Pennies were too small to be milled, they had a plain edge.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
Who is on the silver penny?
Nobody. The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver. In 1943 Abraham Lincoln was on the US penny.
Were 1962 silver pennies ever made?
Pennies never had silver. There is the steel one from ww2 unless it's some kind of commemorative.
Are US pennies silver under the copper?
The silver-colored metal is actually zinc. Silver is far too expensive to use in pennies. If a cent were made of silver it would be worth over a dollar at today's prices.
How much is a 1973 silver penny worth?
There is actually no such thing as a 1973 'silver' penny. However, there are some Lincoln pennies from 1973-74 that have a shiny, silver-like look. These pennies are worth about $1.25.
How much is an silver 1842 penny is worth?
U.S. pennies were never made of silver.
What is a 1942 silver penny?
Plated with another metal. My friends and I made several copper dimes and silver pennies in high school chemistry experiments. 1943 pennies are often called 'silver' but they are steel with a zinc coating.
