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Zinc Plated


What is the element that gives the penny its silver color?

The element that gives a penny its silver color is zinc. Pennies are primarily made of copper plated with a thin layer of zinc to prevent corrosion.


What is the difference between silver plate and silver on copper?

Both are silver plated, but silver on copper tells you what kind of metal is used as an underlay. Silver plated copper is more valuable than silver on a white metal or zinc underlay.


Is tibetan silver stirling or plated?

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What is the value of a 1960 d silver penny?

The only "silver" penny was minted in 1943 to support the war effort. Yours is probably zinc plated.


What is the value of a 1943 silver wheat penny?

It's made of steel, not silver, and it's shiny because it's plated in zinc. If it still has a full zinc coating, it's worth around 50 cents.


What the value of a 1943 silver wheat penny?

It's made of steel, not silver, and it's shiny because it's plated in zinc. If it still has a full zinc coating, it's worth around 50 cents.


What is a 1943 silver penny with US on it?

Sorry it's actually zinc plated steel. They are worth 3 cents to $3


How much is a steel 1943 silver plated penny with not mint mark worth?

It's not silver plated. See the related question below for more information.


What is 1884 silver dollar with a 'copy' on it and 'S' mark in back?

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Does the stamp EP NS mean its silver?

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