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Zinc by itself corrodes too easily, so the copper coating protects it. Also, using copper keeps the appearance the same as earlier pennies.

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Is a copper coin magnetic?

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What is the value of a 1969 US 1 cent coin?

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What is the value of a copper 2000 coin?

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What is the 1c coin made of?

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Does a copper coin have a component that is metal?

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What is the value of a 1963 us 1 cent coin?

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How much is a 1993 1 cent coin worth?

It's an ordinary circulation coin worth exactly face value. I'm curious as to what made you think it has any extra value since these, and nickels dating back to the 1960s, turn up in pocket change all the time.Also, to clear up confusion the coin is a nickel rather than "nickle"