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Actually, the penny went from 95% copper before 1982 to 0.8% Copper after 1982.
The newer coins are less valuable because they are essentially copper plated zinc coins. This saved the government some money in minting coins.
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What is the current value of .999 copper?
Not enough to go to jail over.
Why would it be profitable to reopen copper mines to mine ore that's just 0.5 percent copper?
A low grade copper mine might be re-opened if: 1) If copper prices go up. 2) It's a massive deposit, easily extracted, close to rail lines or shipping. 3) If it's found with something else, like silver or gold, that boosts the value. 4) During war, or major copper shortage. 5) If cheap new refining methods are discovered.
A quarther used to have 25 cents worth of copper in it now it has 2 cents worth of copper are you getting ripped off?
A quarter never had 25 cents worth of copper in it. Quarters used to be made of roughly 25 cents worth of silver, but are now made of mostly copper due to cost reasons. The fact remains that a quarter is still worth 25 cents, and if you should so wish you could go and buy 25 cents worth of copper with it (a little more than two ounces of copper). Sorry I ment to say a quarter used to have 25 cents worth of silver in it now it has 2 cents worth of copper are you getting ripped off? I will reenter the question. Thanks.
What does rentre mean?
rentre is the conjugated form of the french verb rentrer which means to go back in english. It can also mean to go back home.
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Missoula Montana?
pricing varies on a daily basis. go to http://www.scrapmetalpricesandauction.com for current scrap metal prices
Is a penny made before 1982 made of pure copper?
Almost. Cents made from 1864 to 1942 and from 1944 to mid-1982 were made of approximately 95% copper and 5% other metals, mainly tin and/or zinc. 1943 cents were of course made of steel due to WW2 metal needs. To find a pure copper cent you'd have to go back to the days of Large Cents, before 1857.
Any penny melted-down and sold as scrap metal?
It is illegal to melt U.S. pennies for copper. You can go to the United States Government mint site www.usmint.gov for more information. Every penny made before 1982 is 95% copper, and thus is worth 2.5 times its face value.
Is a penny completely copper?
No. In Canada, they are 99.9% copper and 0.1% silver. I am not sure what it is in the USA so go to the mint.
What metals are used to make the penny?
The current U.S. cent is copper plated zinc. Go back a bit and it was different. Here's the breakdown: 1793 to 1857 - copper 1857 to 1864 - 88% copper, 12% nickel (the so-called NS-12 alloy) 1864 to 1942 - bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) 1943 - zinc-coated steel (the so-called steel penny) 1944 to 1946 - brass (95% copper, 5% zinc) 1946 to 1962 - bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) 1962 to 1982 - brass (95% copper, 5% zinc) 1982 to present - 97.5% zinc core, 2.5% copper plating The history of the U.S. cent is a long and interesting one. A link can be found below if you're curious about reviewing it.
How do you beat the Penny and Lenny quest on Panfu?
Well you go to Lenny at the beach he will tell you to go to Penny. He says she likes reading so go to the library. Talk to Penny. She will tell you to go back to Lenny. Go back to Lenny he will say he hasn't received any letters so go back to Penny. She will say go to the fisherman at the harbor. Talk to him then go back to Penny. She will say to go to Lenny and she will follow. Go back to the beach and talk to Lenny. Then you have finished the quest.
What is the value of a 1978 Canadian penny with maple leaves?
A 1978 Canadian penny with maple leaves is worth one cent in Canada, maybe two if copper prices go back up. All Canadian cents minted 1936-2012 (except for 1967) have maple leaves on the back.
What is the value of 1954 Lincoln penny wroth?
same as the rest, if you want a valuable penny you have to go back much further
When did half penny go out of circulation?
The British copper Half-Farthing coin was last minted for circulation in 1856 and were demonetised in 1869.
What the value of 1937 penny?
The melt value is $0.03 on february 17 2011 because copper is at $4.49 to find out more go to coinflation.com
How do you do the penny and Lenny quest in panfu?
Ok, first, start your quest in your quest book close to your level in the right corrner. Then, talk to Lenny. Lenny is the dude with the surf board at the Caribbean Beach. Talk to him. Then, he will tell you if you find Penny, you will get his surf board to play the Surfer Game. Anyways, go to the Town, with the three places, then go in the Ice Cream Shop. Then go in the back of it, and go into the Libary. By the book shelf, you will see Penny standing the. Talk to Penny. She will say go back and talk the Lenny. So, go back and talk to him. He will tell you to go back again, and talk to Penny. So go back to the Libary in the Ice Cream Shop, and talk to Penny again. Then, Penny will tell you to go talk the the Fisherman in the Old Harbour. So go back, and talk to the Fisherman sitting on the bench near one of the bar's. Talk to him, then he will say to go show Penny the bottle back at the Libary. So, go to the Libary, and show Penny the note. Then, she says she will go back and talk to Lenny. Then, go back to the Caribbean Beach, and talk to Lenny again. Then, he will tell you he won't be needing his surf board any time soon, so he gives you the surf board to keep, and with the sufrf board that Lenny gave you, you can play the Surfing Game. Witch is located on the Caribbean Beach, on the left of the island where the big read surf board and the brown wooded head is. Then, you have completed "Penny and Lenny Quest From Panfu.com" Then, you can click the Surfing Game, and play it! Playing a brand new game! I have done this quest 6 times already. So I know this is what you do in the quest. I hope this helps you! Cause it sure helped me and my friends alot more than doing it on our own! Enjoy!
What is better z-flex or penny skateboard?
Penny board is for those who love to go fast and to tricks, z flex is for those who wanna casually go on a rode, so penny is better, but for some people it is too small. but it is eider to carry, like in your back pack, so penny!!!
What is a 1985 d penny not plated copper worth?
Well it go up to 100 cash to 450 Cash I am welling to bye if so * tylerkman@ymail.com *
