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During WWII copper was needed for ammunition in the form of shell casings and bullet jackets. In 1943 the mint made cents from scrap steel to save as much copper as possible for the war effort.
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Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
What is the value of a 1910 steel wheat penny with no mint location?
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
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.
Did the US ever made steel pennies?
Yes
Were there any pennies in the 1940s made of gold?
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Are all wheat pennies made of steel?
No, most wheat pennies are made of copper. Only the 1943 pennies were made from zinc coated steel. There were about 40 made from copper in 1943 and they bring up to $82,000 each!
What is the value of a 1910 steel wheat penny with no mint location?
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
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.
Did the US ever made steel pennies?
Yes
What is value of steel pennies?
Steel pennies are worth 12 to 15 cents each and up to 65 cents if they weren't circulated. Steel pennies were made during WWII when cooper was needed to support the troops.
Why do pennys rust?
In recent years pennies have been made of steel plated in copper, and steel is prone to rust. Older pennies were made of pure copper, or copper and zinc, which did not rust.
Were there any pennies in the 1940s made of gold?
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
Why do quarters conduct electricity better than pennies?
quarters are made of steel, and pennies are made of copper. Copper doesn't conduct electricity
How many copper pennys were made in 1943?
There are no exact records of the number of copper pennies made in 1943. It was about 40. Most pennies that year were made of steel.
How many steel 1944 pennies were minted?
The US never made steel pennies in 1946. They were made in 1943 to save copper for the war effort.
What is a 1941 penny worth not metalic?
Steel pennies were made in 1943 not 1941.
