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Threepences were not made from copper.
British 1962 Threepences were made from nickel-brass.
The 1962 Threepences issued by most other British Empire/Commonwealth countries were either partly silver or cupro-nickel, but all with a silver appearance.
Modified coins have no collector value.
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How much is 1942 and 1943 copper pennies worth?
A 1942 copper penny is worth between $0.15 and $3.00. If you have a 1943 copper penny it is worth a lot more. In 1943 because of the war and the need for copper pennies in that year were made from steel. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth around $0.30 and $2.50. If you have a real 1943 copper penny take it to a coin shop or dealer and have them check it out to see if it is real.
What s pennies are worth money?
A 1943 copper penny is known to be worth a lot of money,
Why could a 1943 penny be worth a lot of money?
A 1943 penny could be worth a lot of money primarily due to a rare error in its production. During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel for pennies to conserve copper, but a small number of pennies were accidentally minted using copper instead. These copper 1943 pennies are extremely rare, with only a few known to exist, making them highly sought after by collectors and potentially worth thousands of dollars.
How come a 1943 penny is worth so much?
It isn't. Normal 1943 pennies are worth 3-15 cents depending on condition because they are made out of steel and are collected even by non-collectors as curiosities. The only expensive 1943 pennies are the copper pennies which were made by mistake. When they turned on the machines to make the 1943 steel pennies, some copper blanks were left inside the machines and so a tiny amount of 1943 copper pennies were created by mistake. Since there might only be ~15 made, they are worth a lot. But an ordinary 1943 penny is only worth a few cents.
Why does soda clean pennies?
Soda contains citric acid which has a mild cleaning property, making it effective at removing dirt and tarnish from pennies. The acid helps to dissolve the grime and oxidation coating on the surface of the pennies, revealing the shiny metal underneath.
Are 1965 pennies worth more than regular pennies in 2012?
Yes and no. Yes, they are technically worth about 2.2 cents in copper value (pre-1982 pennies are 95% copper, post-1982 pennies are mostly zinc and are worth about half a cent in zinc scrap) but they are illegal to melt down and as such you will have a hard time finding someone to buy them. 1965 pennies are not rare by any stretch and as such you should just spend it like any other penny. Unless the penny has an error (or you have a /lot/ of copper cents to sell to someone, or if the penny is in mint packaging) if it has a memorial on the back of the coin, simply spend it.
What metals are found in newer pennies?
Newer pennies are primarily made of zinc, with a thin copper plating on the surface. The core of these pennies is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Is it worth collecting copper pennies?
It really depends on the kind of person you are. First off, you need to realize a few things:First, not all pennies are copper, pennies dated before 1982 are all copper, pennies dated 1983 and later are not copper and are only worth half a cent in value. 1982 dated pennies are a mix, some are copper and some are not copper.Secondly, you aren't going to see a huge return, each copper penny is worth about 2 cents or so.Thirdly, a box of pennies ($25 worth) can easily be bought at a bank, they generally average about 25% copper (some areas are more and some are less)Fourth, it is currently illegal to melt down pennies. You can't just take them to the scrap metal dealer. Laws may later be changed, but at this time, you have to sell them to someone who thinks the melt ban will be lifted soon. Because of this, you usually have to discount your coins. Even though they are worth 2 cents, since you can't melt them outright you might have to sell them at 1.5 cents.And lastly, copper pennies are heavy and take up a lot of room for their value.So ask yourself:Do you think that the laws will change in a short period of time to allow you to legally melt your copper to sell it at full price?Are the space costs worth it? Keep in mind that for every $25 (face value) in copper pennies you have, it weighs about 17 pounds.Is it worth the time? You will either have to manually look at every date in a box or invest in a Ryedale or similar sorter (which costs several hundred dollars).If you don't think that the laws will change and its not worth the space and your time, then don't hoard copper pennies. If you think the laws will change or you are ok selling them at a discount and can afford the time and space costs, then it would most likely be beneficial for you.
How do you get mold out of your swamp cooler?
Put a lot of copper pennies in your swamp cooler. The copper will kill the mold using IONs or something.
Copper penny 1943?
A genuine 1943 copper cent is worth tens of thousands of dollars, but a lot of what's out there are fakes. An easy way to tell the difference between a real and fake is that the real thing is NOT magnetic. Pennies that year were made of steel, and the fake copper ones are usually copper-plated steel cents.
How many pennies does it take a copper bar?
Oh, dude, a copper bar is like a fancy way of saying a solid block of copper, right? So, technically, you could melt down a copper bar and make a bunch of pennies out of it, but like, the exact number of pennies would depend on the weight and size of the bar and the size of the pennies. But hey, who's got time for all that math, am I right?
How much copper in a 5000 HP electric motor built in 1942?
A lot!
