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All pennies since mid-1982 are now composed of almost entirely zinc, with a thin copper coating. So as the coin gets worn down, the zinc underneath the copper becomes exposed.
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Silver penny from 1943 that sticks to a magnet?
They were steel, not silver.
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.
Why isn't silver used in a penny?
The coin would be so small you could not use it.
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.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
Why did the penny turn silver after a few minutes in the hot solution?
It's not silver. It's a 1943 steel penny.
What will happen to a penny in Ginger Ale?
well if you put a penny in ginger ale it will turn silver
What makes a penny turn silver?
Alchemy is the only way to turn a penny into silver. But post-1982 cents are zinc coated with a thin layer of copper and it is possible to remove it chemically which gives a silvery appearance. However, such a penny is NOT silver, is NOT worth any more than 1 cent.
Why does the penny turn silver in color when cooked in sodium?
because nick is really cool
Why did the penny turn a silver color?
The penny turned silver color due to a process called oxidization. Over time, the copper in the penny reacts with oxygen in the air to form copper oxide, which appears silver in color.
Is 1817 penny silver?
No, there is no silver in a 1817 US penny.
How much is a silver penny worth from 1962?
US pennies have never been made of silver.
What is a 1960 silver U.S. penny worth?
There is no such thing as a U.S. silver penny.
What is the value of a uk silver one penny dated 1994?
No such thing as a 94 silver penny.
What is the value of a silver 1903 Indian head penny?
There was never a silver Indian Head penny.
Why does a penny change color if held over fire?
Yes, it turns it gold,but don't keep it there too long or it will turn silver. :):)
How much is a 2000 silver penny worth?
The U.S. has never made one cent (penny's) coins from silver. The coin has likely been silver plated. It is not rare or special, it's just a penny.
