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What percent copper is a 1984 penny?
Next to none. Post-1982 pennies are only plated with copper, they are mostly zinc. The amount of copper on a post-1982 penny is miniscule and costs more to remove than melt value is.
1972-S penny value?
It is worth a penny
How much does a penny worth?
A common penny has a value of 1 penny only
How to tell the Difference between 1982 Small Date Penny and Large Date Penny?
There's a picture at this site:
What is the value of a large 1839 penny?
One cent, it's only a penny
How much is 1962 d penny worth?
A Penny!or a melt value of 1.6723738129 as of 7:41 October 14, 2009 where as the melt value of a penny of 1963-1982 is 1.6642174575
What is the value of a US 1982 penny?
It is worth face value unless it has a S under the date.
What is the value of a 1982 iron penny?
US coins have never been made of iron.
What is the value of a Lincoln Memorial penny collection dated 1959 1982?
75 dollars
Which is heaver a 2006 penny or a 1982 penny?
A 1982 penny is heavier than a 2006 penny. In 1982, the composition of the penny changed from being mostly copper to mostly zinc. The higher copper content in the 1982 penny makes it heavier than the 2006 penny, which is mostly zinc.
What percent copper is a 1984 penny?
Next to none. Post-1982 pennies are only plated with copper, they are mostly zinc. The amount of copper on a post-1982 penny is miniscule and costs more to remove than melt value is.
What is the value of a 1983 US copper penny?
A 1983 Lincoln cent is actually copper plated zinc, 1982 was the last year for copper pennies. It's just a penny.
What is the pH of a penny?
The pH of a penny will depend on its composition. A pre-1982 penny (made of 95% copper and 5% zinc) may have a slightly acidic pH around 4-5 due to oxidation. A post-1982 penny (copper-plated zinc) may have a neutral pH around 7.
Is the copper scrap value worth more than face value of a pre 1982 us penny?
Yes. As of January 14, 2010, with copper at $3.3764/lb and zinc at $1.1251/lb, a pre-1982 penny (95% copper and 5% zinc) has a "melt" value of 2.23774 cents. See the website http://www.coinflation.com/ for current "melt" values.
What is the density of a penny 1982?
The density of a penny from 1982 is approximately 7.0 grams per cubic centimeter.
What is the formula for the post-1982 penny?
The post-1982 penny is made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
What year of minting make a penny worth more than its face value?
If it was minted before 1982 it contains 95% copper and is worth about 2 cents in melt value.
