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How do you get pennies back to new?
You can use a metal polish to get pennies back to looking new.
What metal was used for George fifth pennies?
Bronze.
What is pipes and wires made of and pennies?
The metal copper- however, US pennies are now copper plated zinc.
What are 2004 pennies made of?
Pennies produced in 2004 were made from copper-plated zinc. Pennies with 95% copper metal have not been produced since 1982.
Is copper a coinage metal?
Yes, Copper is used in us Pennies.
What metal were pennies made from after 1983?
97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper.
Who pays top dollar for pennies in Canada?
You will be lucky to get pennies for pennies in Canada. Try Ebay or a local metal dealer but I doubt they will give you a better deal than a local bank.
Are all pennies made of the same metal?
Well depending if your talking about all the different country's pennies, then Im not sure. But I do know that the pennies made in Canada and the states are. The main metal in these pennies are copper, and copper is worth more then what the penny is worth, so sometime in the near future they will atop making pennies.
Is zinc a coinage metal?
Yes, Zinc can be found on the inside of US pennies.
What are the differences between older pennies and newer pennies?
The metal content may have changed. Sometimes they change the design. For example, Canadian pennies through the years have updated portraits of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
What pennies have more metal in them?
Pennies minted before 1982 contain 95% copper and 5% zinc, making them heavier and richer in metal compared to those minted after 1982, which are primarily made of zinc (97.5%) with a thin copper plating (2.5%). As a result, pre-1982 pennies have significantly more metal content by weight and are often sought after by collectors and those looking to recycle copper.
When you adjust for inflation what is the worth more 1908 pennies 1960 pennies 1990 pennies 2006 pennies 2007 pennies or any penny melted down and sold as scrap metal?
Based on melt value alone, any Lincoln cents minted before 1982 are worth about 2 cents each for their copper content.
