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A 1943 zinc penny is a one-cent coin minted in the United States during World War II, primarily made of zinc-coated steel instead of the usual copper due to metal shortages. The change was intended to conserve copper for the war effort. Most 1943 pennies are not particularly rare, but a few known examples made from bronze or copper are highly valuable to collectors. The zinc pennies are notable for their distinctive dull gray color and magnetic properties.
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What is the amount of zinc in a penny?
There is 97.5 percent zinc in a penny and 2.5 percent copper
What is a zinc coated steel 1943 penny worth?
A 1943 zinc-coated steel penny is known as a "steel cent." In circulated condition, it is worth about 10-25 cents. In uncirculated condition or with specific mint marks, they can be worth more to collectors, ranging from a couple of dollars to over $100.
What is the value of a 2000 zinc penny worth?
It's just a penny, spend it.
How much is a 1993 D zinc penny worth?
From 1982 to date all Lincoln pennies are copper plated zinc, the 1993-D is just a penny.
How much is a 1983 zinc penny worth?
All 1983 Lincoln cents are Zinc. Spend it.
1943 lead penny?
No. It is steel coated with zinc.
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
Are 1891 pennies made of zinc?
No, with the exception of the zinc coated steel penny of 1943, the first zinc penny was struck in mid-1982 and all US cents dated 1982-present are zinc with a thin copper coating.
What is the vaule of a 1943 zinc penny?
It's Zinc coated steel and is valued at 3 to 5 cents for average coins
What is the value of a 1943 Leed penny?
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
Why will the real 1943 penny stick to amagnet but a real 1944 penny will not?
1943 cents were made of steel, a magnetic metal, to conserve copper for the war effort. Other pennies are made of bronze or copper-plated zinc depending on their dates. Neither bronze nor zinc are susceptible to a magnet.
What is the 1943 wheat penny made of?
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
Is a modern United States penny magnetic?
Neither the original copper or the newer version copper-zinc penny is magnetic. The 1943 steel penny was the only penny effected by a magnet.
What is the cost of a 1943 nickel penny?
The 1943 Lincoln cent is zinc coated steel not nickel and average values are 5 to 10 cents
What is the value of a 1943 pewter penny?
There's no such thing as a pewter penny. 1943 wartime cents were made out of scrap steel and coated with zinc. Please see the Related Question for more information.
What are the two elements in a penny?
With the exception of cents struck in 1943 and 1944, modern cents were composed of copper zinc and tin. In 1982 it was changed to zinc with a plating of copper.
1943 zinc coated steel penny?
It's only worth about 50¢ circulated $5 uncirculated
