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Why would the increase in the price of copper cause the mint to change the composition of pennies?
Because copper is the chief metal in a US penny. Actually, a penny has cost more to produce than it's face value for quite some time. They make it up in dimes and quarters.
What kind of soil is best for growing Mint?
The best soil for growing mint is soil that is rich and well drained. Mint can adapt to many different soil types, so as long as it is moist and well drained the mint will thrive.
What is the chemical composition of pennies and dimes?
This answer is based on two assumptions: the question is regarding a United States penny and the term 'properties' is directed toward the metallic composition of the coin. According to the U.S. Mint, a penny is made up of 97.5% zinc and only a mere 2.5% copper, the reddish-brown color metal that gives a penny it's distinct appearance.
What are the Advantages of rock salt mining over solution mining?
that they are mint :)
How much is a roll of 1938 nickels bu worth?
What you saw as an "E" is not a mint mark, and is actually an "F", the monogram of the coin's designer James Fraser. The mint mark on buffalo nickels is under the words FIVE CENTS. Plain (no mint mark) and "S" 1936 nickels are worth a dollar or two in average condition. "D" coins are worth slightly more.
Where to find the mint mark on a penny?
Mintmarks for Lincoln cents are below the dates.
How much is a small date 1960 penny from the Denver mint worth?
Circulated 1960 small dates from the Denver mint are worth about $0.25.
If there is no mint on a penny what does it mean?
If a penny has no mint mark, it typically means it was produced by the Philadelphia Mint. Mint marks indicate where a coin was minted, and coins from the Philadelphia Mint, the oldest U.S. Mint facility, do not have a mint mark.
How much is a 2009 penny worth with no mint mark?
a penny
What is the value of a 2002p US mint set - uncirculated with no mint mark on the penny?
2002 mint sets in original package have a value of $15.00 to $20.00. The penny has never had a P mint mark.
How much is a d mint mark on a wheat penny?
The mint mark does not determine the value of a coin. If you have a penny and want to know what it is worth, please submit a new question and include the date on your penny as well as the mint mark.
Where is the mint mark on a 1919 penny?
The mint mark is below the date.
Where was the 1947 Canadian penny minted at?
The 1947 Canadian Penny was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, Ontario. Today the penny is minted in Winnipeg by the Royal Canadian Mint.
What is the d on the penny?
The D on a penny indicates it was made at the Denver, Colorado mint
Is a 1990 penny with no mint of value and if so how would I know?
It is worth a penny.
What is a 1898 Indian head penny?
This is a penny made by the US mint in 1898.
Where was the 1957d wheat penny made?
The 1957 D Wheat Penny was made in Denver Colorado. The "D" is the mint mark for the Denver mint.
