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The cent (penny) has been changed many times over the years.
In 1982 it was changed from bronze to copper-plated zinc because the price of copper increased and it cost more than 1 cent to make a penny.
In 1943 cents were made of steel to save copper for use in ammunition.
In 1864 the composition was changed from cupronickel to bronze because nickel is so hard it damaged the coin presses available at the time.
In 1857 the composition was changed from pure copper to cupronickel and the con was reduced in size because it contained more than 1 cent worth of copper.
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Why was it good that the US government could change?
I don't know can you tell me
Why did the composition of the US penny change?
Because the rise in value of copper made pennies worth more than one cent.
Who has the ability to create and change the laws within the US?
The Legislative Branch of government.
How did the US government change during World War 1?
The government system shrank
Which US president is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln
How does the penny relate to the US Constitution?
IT HAD TO DEAL WITH PRESIDENTS OF THE GOVERNMENT
Why did they make the Nixon penny?
Such a coin was not made by the US Government.
What was the result of the vietnan war?
and how did change the US government
What us persident is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny.
Whose on the US penny?
Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny
How many rupees to the US penny?
The rates change every day. Use this currency converter to calculate it.
Who is on the 1973 us penny?
Lincoln is on this penny.
How many ridges are around the US penny?
There are no ridges on a US Penny or the US Nickel, the edges are smooth.
What was the first penny made?
The US penny, named after the British penny or pence was first minted as the US penny around 1787. Pennies in the US were first pressed in copper.CorrectionThe first US coin to carry the denomination 1 cent was the so-called Fugio cent authorized by the Continental Congress in 1787. The first cents issued by the new Federal government were Large Cents made in 1793. Note that coins are said to be minted or struckrather than "pressed".
What is the diameter of a US penny in meters or feet?
The diameter of a US penny is 0.01905 metres
Who's face is on the US penny?
The face of President Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny.
Can you see a picture of a US 1822 penny?
can you see a picture of a us 1822 penny
