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No such coin exists. All wheat pennies (with the exception of the 1943 steel cent) are 95% copper and are not copper plated (as the copper-plated zinc cents made from 1982-present). Wheat pennies can be found for as low as 3 cents in worn circulated condition (or found in pocket change!) and uncirculated specimens for common dates can be found for as low as $1.
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How much does a 1939 wheat penny cost?
About 5 cents if in circulated condition or a couple of bucks if uncirculated. It isn't a rare date.
Why get rid of the penny?
There has been talk of eliminating the US penny for many years. Before they switched from the bronze alloy penny to the copper clad zinc penny it cost about 3 cents to mint every penny. Even the copper clad zinc penny costs more than a penny to mint. Of all standard issue US coinage only the nickel (5¢) and the penny cost more than their face value to mint.
How much would a d wheat penny cost?
Please post a new question with the coin's date. Denver made wheat cents for almost 50 years, so without knowing a date it's not possible to give a value.
How much does a penny cost?
If I understand the question. It cost 2.5 cents to make a penny.
What is a 1946 wheat penny worth?
It's worth 2 or 3 cents for the copper.unless it is uncirculated. Then it might be up to $2. It would cost you at least a dime to buy one from a dealer, but most of that price is the cost of his time to open the register.
How much does a wheat 1945 penny copper cost?
3 cents.
What was the last year of the copper penny?
US Coins the last year for a copper (actually bronze) penny is 1982. In 1982 the penny was made as a copper coin and a copper plated zinc coin. You have to weigh them to tell the difference. Bronze cents weigh 3.11 gm and zinc ones weigh 2.5 gm. The penny has remained a copper plated zinc since 1982 however there is talk of changing it again to a copper plated steel coin. In 1943 the Lincoln US cent was steel coated with zinc because the copper was needed for ammunition during the War. In 1944 it went back the copper coin. Today the cost of copper is too high to make a solid copper coin/penny. In fact the cost of stamping/minting the coins and raw materials, the penny and nickel cost more to produce than their face value.
Why did the US stop using copper pennies and start using zinc pennies?
The price of the copper used to make a penny cost more than a penny.
What year did they change what they put in pennies?
The U.S. has changed the composition of the cent several times.From 1793-1857 the penny was made of 100% copper.1857-1864 the penny was made of 88% copper and 12% nickel.1864-1942 The penny was bronze being made of 95% copper, and 5% tin and zinc.In 1943 the penny was called the 1943 steel cent because it was made of zinc-coated steel.From 1944-46 the cent was brass and made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.From 1946-1962 the penny was bronze and made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.From 1962-1982 the penny was again brass and made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.The most recent change was in mid-1982. The penny is 2.5% copper, being plated in pure copper. The core is made of zinc, 97.5%. The price of copper increased and the penny was cost more to make than it was worth.The penny still costs more to make than it's worth. As of 2010 it costs 1.79 cents to make a single penny.
What are the advantages of using copper coated aluminum wire in electrical applications?
Copper coated aluminum wire offers the advantage of being lighter and more cost-effective than pure copper wire, while still providing good conductivity. This makes it a practical choice for electrical applications where weight and cost are important factors.
What element is in pennies?
Copper
1943 American silver penny one side 2 feathers other side Abraham Lincoln?
Zinc-coated steel, not silver. Cent, not penny. Wheat stalks, not feathers. You got Lincoln right, though. Uncirculated examples can be purchased from any dealer for $2 or less. Circulated coins may cost as little as ten cents.
Why were bronze pennies discontinued?
The cost of minting them. Today's pennies are zinc (cheap) coated with a copper wash, and still cost more to make than they are worth.
Why did they change the penny's materials?
The materials used to make the penny were changed in 1982 from 95% copper to 97.5% zinc with a thin copper plating to reduce production costs. Copper prices had risen, making it more expensive to produce the coin with its previous composition.
What is the cost of a 1943 nickel penny?
The 1943 Lincoln cent is zinc coated steel not nickel and average values are 5 to 10 cents
What is the cost of roofing?
Last "lead coated copper" roof I installed was $1,250.00 per Sq foot using 14 Oz copper with 40 -60 solder non acid flux
How much does a 1939 wheat penny cost?
About 5 cents if in circulated condition or a couple of bucks if uncirculated. It isn't a rare date.
