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Why do pre-1982 pennies weigh more?
Why do pre-1982 pennies weigh more?
EchoChaser
Sun Nov 17 2024
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I have some pennies that were minted before 1982, and I noticed that they seem to weigh more than the pennies minted after that year. I'm curious to know why there's a difference in weight. Could it be due to a change in the composition of the coin, or some other reason?
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Dario
Mon Nov 18 2024
However, after the composition change in 1983, the weight of pennies was reduced.
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KimonoElegance
Mon Nov 18 2024
The composition of pennies in the United States underwent a significant change in 1981.
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JejuJoyfulHeart
Mon Nov 18 2024
This alteration was partly driven by the escalating cost of copper.
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Raffaele
Mon Nov 18 2024
Pennies minted after this year weigh 2.50 grams.
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emma_grayson_journalist
Mon Nov 18 2024
Prior to 1983, pennies were minted using a copper alloy.
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