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they werent silver. they are refered to as steel pennies, and they were issued for several years during the war because the government need the copper for ammunition and other war related things, so they quit making pennies from copper
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What is a 1942 silver penny?
Plated with another metal. My friends and I made several copper dimes and silver pennies in high school chemistry experiments. 1943 pennies are often called 'silver' but they are steel with a zinc coating.
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
What is the value of a 1942 silver peace dollar?
The last Peace dollar was issued in 1935 so it can't be a 1942 Peace dollar. Look at the coin again and post new question.
How long were silver pennies in circulation?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
What is the value of 1942 wheat pennies circulated?
Around 10 cents.
How much are 1940s coins worth?
US Coins issued before 1945 were comprised of 90% silver (penny excluded), and have a much higher values than those issued 1945 or after (in general). in 1942-1945, many pennies issued were made of steel (as copper was needed for the war). These war pennies also have a high value due to their rarity.
What is a 1942 silver penny?
Plated with another metal. My friends and I made several copper dimes and silver pennies in high school chemistry experiments. 1943 pennies are often called 'silver' but they are steel with a zinc coating.
What does shakespeare mean by groat?
It describes a silver coin of England, equal to four pennies, issued from 1279 to 1662.
1828 penny made of silver?
It is unlikely that a penny made of silver was produced in 1828. In that era, pennies were typically made of copper, with no silver content. The first U.S. silver coins were not introduced until the late 18th century, and they were not issued in penny denominations.
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
When was silver in pennies?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
1914 British silver ten pennies coin?
The first British 10 Pence coin was issued in 1968 as part of the conversion to decimal currency.
What is the value of a 1942 silver peace dollar?
The last Peace dollar was issued in 1935 so it can't be a 1942 Peace dollar. Look at the coin again and post new question.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
Where pennies ever made of silver?
No. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
How long were silver pennies in circulation?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
How many 1942 wheat pennies did they make?
About 120,000,000
