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No. It was 95% copper with 5% zinc and tin.

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What year penny is most valueable?

The most valuable penny is the 1943 copper penny, which was mistakenly minted in copper instead of the usual zinc-coated steel. One of these rare coins sold for over $1.7 million in a private sale. Other highly valuable pennies include the 1909-S V.D.B. penny and certain 1983 varieties, but the 1943 copper penny remains the most sought after by collectors.


British Penny 1933 Kings Norton mintmark?

The King's Norton Metal Company Birmingham (KN) minted many British copper and bronze coins over a period of years. No British coins were minted from 1920 onwards, but they continued to mint coins for other countries. There were only 7 or 8 British 1933 Pennies minted by the Royal Mint London and none of them were released into circulation.


Was the 1903 penny made of metal other than copper?

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.


Was there any penny's made of metal other than copper?

During World War II the United States needed copper for the war effort and so in 1943, 1944 and 1945 the penny was minted using zinc-coated steel. In 1982 the coin's composition was changed to copper-plated zinc. The total copper content is now only 2.5% by weight.


What does a 1956 Australian proof penny minted in Perth look like?

An Australian 1956 Penny looks almost exactly the same as any other Australian Penny minted from 1955 to 1964 inclusive. A 1956 Penny minted in Perth will have a mintmark (.) after the "Y" in PENNY (Y.). The Melbourne Penny has no mintmark. See the 1964 penny at the link below.


How much is a silver and copper 1957 penny worth?

A 1957 cent is all copper. The silver part has been coated with some other metal, so this is a damaged coin with no numismatic value.


Is dissolution of a copper penny in nitric acid a chemical reaction?

Yes. Dissolution of a copper penny would indeed be a chemical reaction.


Was there a 1993 Lincoln penny that was produce in zinc or any other gray metal?

All 1993 Lincoln cents are 99.2% zinc & .08% copper


How does copper conduct heat?

copper is a low resistant metal properties than other metal in saying copper is a strong metal.


Why is the penny brown?

The US penny, the symbol for one cent, is not brown... but copper. Yes, the penny is made out of copper. Copper was a very economical metal back then when it was starting to be made. However, for a short period of time, while I believe during the WW2, the penny was made out of something else, other than copper for a few years and then went back to being made out of strong copper. That is why quarters, dimes, nickels, and other coins always need to be remade, and that's why pennies are stronger and can last longer... because of the strongness of a penny. Even though it's worthless, it's pretty unworthless. Also, when copper is first exposed to air, it oxidises very quickly. Then, the common oxide of copper is brown... that's why the color of copper is brown. And therefore, the penny is brown.


Why is Lincoln 1943 penny worth more?

The 1943 penny was not made with copper, like all other years. Copper was funneled to the War Department so the 1943 penny was made from steel and other compounds.


What British copper one penny's minted from 1861 to 1921 are worth money?

One question at a time please. Answers to all of your coins should appear in WikiAnswers if you use the format - What is the value of a 1910 British Penny