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Why did the composition in pennies change between 1981 and 1982?
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because in 1982 there was a war going on and copper was short and they needed copper for their weapons so they stoped using copper for the so called "penny" and used zinc instead but they still used a copper collered coating. :) hope this helped because in 1982 there was a war going on and copper was short and they needed copper for their weapons so they stoped using copper for the so called "penny" and used zinc instead but they still used a copper collered coating. :) hope this helped
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What is the weight of one dollars worth of pennies?
It depends on the dates of the coins, believe it or not.Cents struck in 1981 and earlier weigh 3.11 grams each. Cents struck in 1983 and later weigh 2.5 grams each due to a metal composition change. Cents struck in 1982 were made of both kinds of metal so they can weigh either amount.
How many years in between 1981 and 2012?
There are 31 years between 1981 and 2012.
HOW MUCH IS 65lbs of pennys?
65 pounds of pennies would contain 11,804 cents minted after 1983 or 9,489 cents minted before 1981.
How many years between 1981-2012?
31
How many years between 1981-2014?
3995
Is there a difference between pre-1981 and post-1981 pennies?
The difference is tat the size changes a little, an also that Post 1981 pennies have had another meneral added to it
8 pounds of pennies is how much money?
It depends on the coins' dates. Pennies minted in 1983 and later weigh 2.5 gm. each Pennies minted in 1981 and earlier weigh 3.11 gm. each Pennies minted in 1982 could weigh either amount because the metal composition was changed in the middle of the year.
1969 1981 and 1994 Canadian pennies?
1¢ each
What is the weight of one dollars worth of pennies?
It depends on the dates of the coins, believe it or not.Cents struck in 1981 and earlier weigh 3.11 grams each. Cents struck in 1983 and later weigh 2.5 grams each due to a metal composition change. Cents struck in 1982 were made of both kinds of metal so they can weigh either amount.
What are 1981 pennies uncirculated worth?
It's worth 2 cents for the copper.
Are uncirculated 1970 copper pennies worth more as metal or as coins?
Lincoln Memorial cents minted between 1959 and 1981 are all worth about 2 cents for their copper content.
How do you know it is solid copper pennies?
The 1857 large cents were the last one cent coins made of pure copper. The simple answer is: All Lincoln cents from 1909 to 1981 are mostly copper. 1982 is the year they changed the composition to zinc from copper. 1983 to 2011 Lincoln cents are zinc.
What actors and actresses appeared in Change - 1981?
The cast of Change - 1981 includes: Marcus Kelly
True or false the composition of a penny is 97.5 percent zinc and 2.5 percent copper?
True and False. If the coin is dated 1983 and newer, it is indeed 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. However, if it is dated 1981 and earlier, then it is 95% copper. During 1982, the US Government decided that pennies were too expensive to make with so much copper. So they decided to use zinc, with is strong and also cheaper. These newer pennies are only coated with copper. One can easily decide the content by its weight. The newer zinc pennies weigh only 2.50 grams, whereas the older copper-rich pennies weigh 3.11 grams.
What dates of us pennies are not all copper?
Pennies are supposed to be all copper through 1981. In 1982 some are and some are not, and after 1982 all are clad.CorrectionThe last 100%-copper cents were struck in 1857. Since then the composition of the cent has been changed many times, starting with a copper-nickel alloy from 1857 to 1864, then various varieties of bronze (95% copper), steel (1943), and eventually copper-plated (not clad) zinc beginning in mid-1982.
What are the ratings and certificates for Lilydale A Change in Pace - 1981?
Lilydale A Change in Pace - 1981 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
How many years in between 1981 and 2012?
There are 31 years between 1981 and 2012.
