During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies to conserve copper for military use. However, a small number of 1943 pennies were mistakenly struck in copper, making ...

If you have a non-magnetic 1943 penny that looks copper, it could be a rare and valuable find, but it’s essential to get it authenticated by professionals! Please let us know if you’re holding ...

Made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc alloy ... It would be luckier than finding a four-leaf clover. 4. 1943-S Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze — $282,000 The U.S. transitioned away from bronze ...

Re “So long, penny! Trump orders U.S. to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints” (Feb. 10): Consider this solution to ...