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There were over a billion pennies minted in 1943 out of steel coated with zinc. In circulated condition, they'er worth about 5 cents. What you are probably confusing this with is the rare 1943 COPPER penny. A few dozen of these were accidently made in 1943 from old copper blanks. These sell for tens of thousands of dollars. They are also highly counterfeited -- usually by copper plating a steel 1943 cent -- check with a magnet to eliminate 99% of the fakes (a real one will not stick to a magnet).
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What is the value of zinc 1943 penny?
As far as I know there were no wartime zinc pennies. The 1943 pennies were steel.
In 1943 why were pennies made from zinc coated steel?
Copper shortage in WWII. Copper for bullets and "Zinc/steel" for pennies. Afte WWII was over the pennies went back to copper.
Why were 1943 pennies coated with zinc?
Because they were made of steel. The zinc was meant to prevent rusting.
Which pennies are magnetic?
It depends on which country we are talking about. For the US, there is only one magnetic coin the 1943 steel penny. For Canada, there have been some magnetic pennies made since 2000, though there were zinc pennies made until 2008. For the UK, pennies have been magnetic (copper plated steel) since 1992.
Do pennies rust quicker in salt or fresh water?
Pennies are made of copper and don't rust unless they are the zinc pennies issued in 1942 and 1943. However, zinc will not rust either. The so-called steel pennies minted during World War II were made of steel and coated with zinc. If the penny becomes damaged or if the zinc coating is compromised, the underlying steel will rust if exposed to the proper elements. Pennies do corrode though.
What years were steel pennies minted?
1943
What is the value of zinc 1943 penny?
As far as I know there were no wartime zinc pennies. The 1943 pennies were steel.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
What is the nickname for 1943 pennies?
Steelies. Short for "steel cents." Copper was needed for the war, so pennies were cast out of steel.
Are all wheat pennies made of steel?
No, most wheat pennies are made of copper. Only the 1943 pennies were made from zinc coated steel. There were about 40 made from copper in 1943 and they bring up to $82,000 each!
What Metals were used in the 1943 Wheat Pennies?
Steel-plated zinc.
In 1943 why were pennies made from zinc coated steel?
Copper shortage in WWII. Copper for bullets and "Zinc/steel" for pennies. Afte WWII was over the pennies went back to copper.
How many copper pennys were made in 1943?
There are no exact records of the number of copper pennies made in 1943. It was about 40. Most pennies that year were made of steel.
What is a 1941 penny worth not metalic?
Steel pennies were made in 1943 not 1941.
When were us steel pennies minted?
1943 to save copper for the war effort.
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
How much is a 1943 platinum penny worth?
The 1943 US pennies were steel, not platinum. Their worth depends on condition.
