US cents at the time were still mostly copper. A '76 penny is now worth about 2 cents because of the metal content.
All cents dated 1983 and later are made of copper-plated zinc. If your coin is missing its copper plating it may or may not be an error coin. If it was dipped in acid, it's worth the same amount as any other normal penny - one cent. If it was never plated at the mint, it's an error worth possibly as much as $80-100, but you'd need to have it examined in person by an expert to be sure.
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.
The 1973 penny with a pig on it is a novelty coin and not minted by the United States Mint for circulation. It doesn't hold any significant monetary value, but it may be of interest to collectors or enthusiasts of novelty coins.
The 10 cent coin in the United States features a depiction of the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, in some other countries, such as Australia, the 10 cent coin features a representation of a lyrebird, a native bird known for its impressive tail feathers and vocal mimicry. The design varies depending on the country, showcasing local wildlife or cultural symbols.
A zuz is an ancient Hebrew silver coin, of a value one quarter of a shekel.
1976 cents are made of 95% copper, unlike today's change that is made of copper plated zinc. Its actually worth 2 cents in copper.
...One cent. It is in common circulation and made out of copper coated zinc.
Mostly zinc, with a little copper.
Mostly zinc, with a little copper.
The US has never made a one cent coin from silver. Zinc coated steel, not silver.
Mostly zinc, with a little copper.
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The coin is Zinc coated steel not silver, no US one cent coins have been made of silver. Average value is 5 cents.
Zinc coated steel, not silver. average value is 5 to 10 cents. The US has never made a one cent coin from silver.
Zinc coated steel, not silver. Average value is 5 to 10 cents. The US has never made a one cent coin from silver.
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value of 1913 one cent uk coin