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A 1982 copper penny can be valuable, particularly if it is one of the rare versions that were minted with a high copper content before the switch to zinc. Most 1982 pennies are made of zinc and are worth only their face value of one cent. However, the 1982 copper penny, which weighs 3.11 grams, can be worth several dollars to collectors, especially if it is in good condition or uncirculated. The value may vary based on its condition and demand among collectors.
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What is a copper penny worth today?
Any US cent dated 1982 and before is mostly copper, billions are still in circulation and are face value.
Why did the penny go back to copper after 1982?
Actually, the penny went from 95% copper before 1982 to 0.8% Copper after 1982. The newer coins are less valuable because they are essentially copper plated zinc coins. This saved the government some money in minting coins.
How much is 1982 copper penny worth?
1 cent
What is a 1992 copper penny worth?
One cent, but it's not copper, just copper-plated. US cents have been mostly zinc since mid-1982.
What is the value of a US 1982 penny?
It is worth face value unless it has a S under the date.
What is the value of a 1983 US copper penny?
A 1983 Lincoln cent is actually copper plated zinc, 1982 was the last year for copper pennies. It's just a penny.
What percent copper is a 1984 penny?
Next to none. Post-1982 pennies are only plated with copper, they are mostly zinc. The amount of copper on a post-1982 penny is miniscule and costs more to remove than melt value is.
Which is heaver a 2006 penny or a 1982 penny?
A 1982 penny is heavier than a 2006 penny. In 1982, the composition of the penny changed from being mostly copper to mostly zinc. The higher copper content in the 1982 penny makes it heavier than the 2006 penny, which is mostly zinc.
What year of the US penny has the most copper?
The US penny with the most copper is the 1982 penny, which was produced in two different compositions. Before mid-1982, pennies were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, while after mid-1982, the composition changed to 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Therefore, the 1982 pennies minted before June contain the highest copper content. Collectors often seek these earlier versions for their higher metal value.
Is the copper scrap value worth more than face value of a pre 1982 us penny?
Yes. As of January 14, 2010, with copper at $3.3764/lb and zinc at $1.1251/lb, a pre-1982 penny (95% copper and 5% zinc) has a "melt" value of 2.23774 cents. See the website http://www.coinflation.com/ for current "melt" values.
What zink penny should be copper tracsition year?
did they make 1982 copper penny by mistake
What is the formula for the post-1982 penny?
If by formula you mean composition, a post-1982 penny is 97.5% Zinc and 2.5% Copper by mass.
What is a copper penny worth today?
Any US cent dated 1982 and before is mostly copper, billions are still in circulation and are face value.
Last year of copper penny?
1982
What is the copper value of the one 2010 penny?
Pretty much non-existent. Post-1982 pennies are zinc with a very thin copper coating and contain very little copper of any economic value.
What is the hardness value of a copper penny?
The hardness of a copper penny, specifically the ones minted before 1982, is primarily due to its composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The hardness is typically measured using the Mohs scale, where copper has a hardness of about 3.0. After 1982, pennies are made of 97.5% zinc and only 2.5% copper, which results in a slightly lower hardness. Overall, the hardness of a copper penny is relatively low compared to harder metals.
What value is the copper in an old penny?
Pre 1982 and some 1982 cent coins are mostly copper. Copper is a commodity traded on a daily basis si the actual price changes daily. An old copper penny has about 3 cents of copper in it, but before you rush down to melt all those copper cents you need to know that congress by law has made it isillegalto do so.
