1 cent. Since mid-1982 all US cents have been made of copper-plated zinc. Sometimes the plating comes off due to wear or exposure to acid but that doesn't add any value.
It's just a penny, spend it.
A 1909 penny made of zinc is not a genuine U.S. coin. In 1909, the U.S. Mint produced Lincoln pennies in bronze. If you have a 1909 penny that looks like zinc, it may be a counterfeit or altered coin, which holds no significant numismatic value.
There is 97.5 percent zinc in a penny and 2.5 percent copper
Zinc cents were first struck in mid-1982 so your coin is an ordinary bronze cent that's either been plated or somehow discolored. In either case the damage means it's only worth a penny.
All modern pennies are made out of zinc. If you are thinking of a 1943 steel penny that is a very common coin that is worth at most a dollar. If you have a 1942 steel penny that is a misprint error made by the mint and is very valuable. (be sure to have it certified by multiple sources including NGC) I hope that this helps.
It's just a penny, spend it.
It's just a penny, spend it.
A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
Mostly zinc an a little copper or .975 zinc & .025 copper with a pure copper plating to cover the coin
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
A 1909 penny made of zinc is not a genuine U.S. coin. In 1909, the U.S. Mint produced Lincoln pennies in bronze. If you have a 1909 penny that looks like zinc, it may be a counterfeit or altered coin, which holds no significant numismatic value.
a penny
Both are only face value.
Copper pennies (95% copper, 5% zinc) weigh 3.11 grams. Modern zinc pennies (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) weigh 2.5 grams.
The only "silver" penny was minted in 1943 to support the war effort. Yours is probably zinc plated.
It is worth face value.
A 1999 US 1 cent coin is 99% Zinc not copper but it's still worth 1 cent