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Cents were NEVER made out of lead. In 1943 they were made out of zinc-coated steel to free up copper for the war effort.

If you have a 1943 cent it's worth 25 to 50 cents in circulated condition.

If you have a 1945 cent it's made of bronze and is worth less than 3 cents.

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All 1945 cents were struck in copper.

If you have a silver-colored coin dated 1945 it has been plated and is only worth 1¢.

OTOH if your coin is dated 1943, then it is steel and is worth maybe 25-50 cents depending on how worn it is.

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