During WWII copper was needed for ammunition in the form of shell casings and bullet jackets. In 1943 the mint made cents from scrap steel to save as much copper as possible for the war effort.
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
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No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Yes, in 1943, some pennies were made of steel due to a shortage of copper during World War II. These steel pennies are rare and highly sought after by collectors.
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
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Steel pennies are worth 12 to 15 cents each and up to 65 cents if they weren't circulated. Steel pennies were made during WWII when cooper was needed to support the troops.
No, wheat pennies were primarily made of copper during 1909-1942 and in 1944-1958. In 1943, due to copper shortages during World War II, steel pennies were minted which are distinctly different in appearance.
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
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.
A 1942 penny is primarily made of copper. During 1942, due to the need for copper in World War II, some pennies were minted with steel coated in zinc instead of the usual bronze composition. These steel pennies are known as "1943 steel pennies."
The US never made steel pennies in 1946. They were made in 1943 to save copper for the war effort.