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"Pennies" - US and Canadian cents, British pennies, and EU 1 e-cent pieces - are made of different metals but all are copper plated so they have the traditional copper color associated with the denomination.

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What is the color of the penny?

The color of a penny is typically a copper color, which is a reddish-brown hue. However, over time and with wear, pennies may darken in color due to oxidation.


Why does 1977d penny look gold?

i found a gold penny once. try scratching off the gold, like i did. the color scratched off easily and the result is a normal penny. But i dont know how they make gold pennys, or the reason More Information: A penny can tarnish to a golden hue. The environment it is in can cause it to tarnish different colors. For example, gold color, blue color, black color, shades of red color. A penny could be gold plated but it would destroy its numismatic value.


Why is a 1986 penny silver in color?

While I was in photography class in high school, we used to go into the dark room and put pennies in the fixing agent trays. The copper would attract the silver that was left behind in the trays due to the developing process. The longer you left the copper in the tray, the more silver would be attracted to it. Works with other metals as well. Hope this helps.


What falls to earth faster an apple or penny?

An apple falls faster than a penny. The penny's flat surface creates more wind resistance than the round apple. And as Galileo observed, it depends on wind resistance, not weight.


How can you tell a penny's year when it's rusty?

You can use a magnifying glass to look closely at the numbers on the penny. Identify the numbers that indicate the year of minting. If the numbers are too rusted to read, gently clean the penny with a soft cloth or a mild cleaning solution to reveal the year.

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