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There are no 1984 pennies made from steel -- they were made from a zinc core with a thin outer copper layer. So you have a penny that either is missing its copper layer (worth a couple dollars) or one that has been plated by somebody with zinc, silver, or some other similar colored metal (no collector value). If your penny was made of steel, it would stick to a magnet -- try it!
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BlakeThe only cents struck in steel were the 1943 wartime issues.
In the early 80s the price of copper increased significantly and by mid-1982 the Mint was forced to strike cents out of zinc and copper-plate them so they looked like the older coins. Perhaps that's what you're thinking of.
Anyway, the price of zinc has gone up too so now there is about 1.8 cents worth of zinc in each penny. The Mint has decided not to recall the coins, and it is now illegal for private speculators to melt them for their metal value.
Bottom line - despite its metal content, a cent is worth a cent.
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What is a 1943 steel penny worth?
Around 5 cents.
Worth of 1943-S and 1943-D steel penny?
About 25 cents each in average condition
What is a 1943 d penny worth?
A 1944 steel penny would be worth a few thousand dollars, these are error coins, akin to the 1943 copper penny. All steel pennies are supposed to be dated 1943, but some leftover blanks were added in 1944 which resulted in a handful of error coins. Keep in mind though, a 1943 steel penny's value ranges from around 2 cents in poor condition to about $3 if uncirculated, and a 1944 copper penny ranges from around 2 cents in poor condition to about $2-3 if uncirculated.
How much is a steel penny's selling price?
Please see this link for prices
Why is the 1943 pennie made of steel?
There's more information at the Related Question - look for "Why steel cents?"BTW the coin is a Penny or Cent, not "pennie"
What is a 1944 penny made of steel worth?
The 1944 steel penny is worth between $75,000 and $110,000. This steel penny was minted by mistake and there were not a lot of them around.
What is a 1984 penny worth?
There are no 1984 pennies made from steel -- they were made from a zinc core with a thin outer copper layer. So you have a penny that either is missing its copper layer (worth a couple dollars) or one that has been plated by somebody with zinc, silver, or some other similar colored metal (no collector value). If your penny was made of steel, it would stick to a magnet -- try it!
Value of a 1943 steel penny no mint mark penny?
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
What is the value of a Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
What is a steel 1955 wheat penny worth?
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
How much is a 1984 d penny worth?
It's just a penny spend it.
What is a 1943 steel penny worth?
Around 5 cents.
How much is a 1953 steel penny worth?
1 cent
What 1994 steel penny worth?
wipe the dust outta yer eyes its a copper penny
What is the value of a silver or steel penny?
It's steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
1984 double ear penny what is it worth?
30:00!!!!!
How much is a lead penny worth?
Nothing. It's counterfeit. But if you have a 1943 STEEL penny, it's worth between 10 cents and $2.
