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All US cents contain at least some copper, except for 1943 when they were made of zinc-plated steel due to metal shortages during WWII.
- Lincoln cents minted before mid-1982 are 95% copper, while those minted after that are only 2.5% copper-plated.
- Indian head cents minted from mid-1864 to 1909 are also 95% copper.
- Flying eagle cents and Indian head cents made up till mid-1864 are 88% copper.
- Large cents are 100% copper; these are the only pure-copper "pennies" ever minted by the US.
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Why were silver pennies issued in 1942?
they werent silver. they are refered to as steel pennies, and they were issued for several years during the war because the government need the copper for ammunition and other war related things, so they quit making pennies from copper
How much copper is in 100 cents?
Copper pennies only have an external copper gilding. The US mint went to a copper coated zinc alloy many years ago.
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
What is the value of a silver penny1941?
American pennies have been copper in every year except 1943, when copper was scarce and pennies were made of steel. These days, pennies are more zinc than copper.
What is a1943 copper penny worth?
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, the vast majority of "copper" 1943 pennies are simply genuine copper pennies of later dates with their date modified to read 1943 or 1943 steel pennies with a thin layer of copper.
You have 50 pounds of pennies how much is this worth for the copper?
This will depend upon the year of the pennies, because the make-up of pennies is not only copper and has changed over the years.
Does a penny have gold?
No, pennies do not contain gold. Modern pennies are mostly zinc with a little copper, older pennies are mostly copper with a little zinc.
What is the importance of copper?
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
How many copper pennies equal a pound?
240 copper pennies equal a pound.
Why were silver pennies issued in 1942?
they werent silver. they are refered to as steel pennies, and they were issued for several years during the war because the government need the copper for ammunition and other war related things, so they quit making pennies from copper
How much copper is in 100 cents?
Copper pennies only have an external copper gilding. The US mint went to a copper coated zinc alloy many years ago.
What material is use to make pennies?
copper. That is why they call them copper pennies. There is also a zinc coating on the pennies be more specific dude
When 12 copper pennies are submerged in water the pennies displace 4.13 cm3 of water If the combined mass of the pennies is 36.93 g what is the density of copper?
The density of copper is 8.94 g/cm3. This can be calculated by dividing the total mass of the pennies (36.93 g) by the total volume they displace (4.13 cm3). This gives the density of copper as 8.94 g/cm3.
What are you S Pennies made of?
Pennies today are made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
What is US pennies made of?
US pennies are made of a copper-plated zinc composition. They are composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
When did pennies stop being all copper?
1860 The last copper pennies were made in England, and the same year the first bronze pennies were made.
