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Were is zinc in a coin?
Zinc is the base of US pennies made after 1982.
Is zinc a coinage metal?
Yes, Zinc can be found on the inside of US pennies.
Why is zinc important for us?
zinc is important bcause it strengthens our bones and teeth
What is US pennies made of?
US pennies are made of a copper-plated zinc composition. They are composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Where is zinc found in the US?
in fairy land
What is the 25 cents US made of?
US 25 cents are usually made of zinc and newer coins are made of zinc plated with copper (to make the colour).
What are medals that the US pennies are made of?
Copper zinc
What is a 1961 US penny made of?
In 1961 pennies were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.
What percentages of copper and zinc are in US pennies?
Cents minted since mid-1982 are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Are 1891 pennies made of zinc?
No, with the exception of the zinc coated steel penny of 1943, the first zinc penny was struck in mid-1982 and all US cents dated 1982-present are zinc with a thin copper coating.
What are US cents made from?
US cents are made from a copper-plated zinc composition. The outer layer is made of copper to give the coin its typical reddish appearance, while the inner core is made of zinc to reduce production costs.
What are properties of zinc that make it useful to people?
the little particles in zinc are used in toothpaste which stops us from having a bad breath and also zinc is used in shampoo's to stop dandruff
