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The US penny, the symbol for one cent, is not brown... but copper. Yes, the penny is made out of copper. Copper was a very economical metal back then when it was starting to be made. However, for a short period of time, while I believe during the WW2, the penny was made out of something else, other than copper for a few years and then went back to being made out of strong copper. That is why quarters, dimes, nickels, and other coins always need to be remade, and that's why pennies are stronger and can last longer... because of the strongness of a penny. Even though it's worthless, it's pretty unworthless. Also, when copper is first exposed to air, it oxidises very quickly. Then, the common oxide of copper is brown... that's why the color of copper is brown. And therefore, the penny is brown.
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It is brown has a head a date and a tail what is it?
A penny!
Why is a penny brown?
From 1793 to 1982, nearly all cents were made of copper or bronze. Post 1982, they're plated with copper. This metal turns brown from oxidation after it's been exposed to the air for a while.
A penny saved ia a penny wasted?
No, "A penny saved is a penny earned".
What does a penny have on it?
Penny from which country?
Is penny singular or plural?
penny is singular pennies is plural
