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What is a war nickel?
It is an American nickel made of copper, silver and manganese during World War 2.
What year during world war 2 did they stop making copper pennies?
1943-45
What materials rationed during world war II?
Food, gasoline, rubber, sugar, leather, silk, copper
Was silver eliminated in coins during World War 2?
No, but copper and nickel was. This is why we have 1943 steel Lincoln cents and the SILVER War Nickels of 1942 to 1945.
What did people drink during World War I?
What was a popular drink during world war 1 & 2? What was a popular drink during world war 1 & 2?
Does a real 1943 copper penny stick to a magnet?
No, a real 1943 copper penny does not stick to a magnet because 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel and not copper due to the shortage of copper during World War II.
Was there any penny's made of metal other than copper?
During World War II the United States needed copper for the war effort and so in 1943, 1944 and 1945 the penny was minted using zinc-coated steel. In 1982 the coin's composition was changed to copper-plated zinc. The total copper content is now only 2.5% by weight.
Why did Bill say that a 1943 penny could be worth a lot of money?
because the penny that year wasn't made out of copper cause it was used for communication equipments during world war 2
What is the value of a 1939 silver us penny?
They never made pennies out of silver. but in 1943 they made a steel penny because during World War 2 copper was scarce. There were a few error copper or silver error coins accidentally made.
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
Is a silver penny worth money?
A "silver penny" is a steel penny. They were minted in 1943, during World War II, because of the copper shortage. To a collector, it may be worth something, yes, but certainly no amount you could retire on.
What does D mean on a steel penny?
"D" on a steel penny typically refers to the Denver Mint, where the penny was minted. During World War II, steel pennies were produced due to a copper shortage.
When was copper mill built?
the buiding of copper mill was built during world war 2
What metal is a penny 1942 made off?
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."
What is the 1943 wheat penny made of?
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
What was the purpose of the steel coating on a 1943 penny?
The steel coating on the 1943 penny was implemented due to the shortage of copper during World War II. Copper was needed for making ammunition and other war supplies, so the U.S. Mint switched to using zinc-coated steel for pennies that year.
What did the penny become less than 100 percent copper?
In 1982, the composition of the U.S. penny was changed from 95% copper to 97.5% zinc coated with a thin layer of copper. This was done to reduce production costs as the price of copper rose above the face value of the coin.
