A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
Copper
Copper penny
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.
In 1903, the U.S. penny was made of bronze, which is an alloy of copper (95%) and tin (5%). The penny continued to be made of bronze until 1982 when it was switched to a copper-plated zinc composition.
A penny.
1963 COPPER penny is worth half a billion dollars.
A 1944 copper misprint wheat penny is worth 1,000,000 dollars.
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
It's worth 2 cents for the copper.
About $3
It's worth about 2 cents for the copper.
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
about 2 cents in worth
It's worth 2 cents for the copper content.
A 1914 penny with no mint mark is worth about $1.50.
If you found the coin in circulation its worth about 3-6 cents. If it is in original mint packaging then it is worth about $1