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Is a 1943 Penny made from steel?

The 1943 penny is unusual among United States one-cent coins. It’s the only regular-issue United States one-cent coin to be minted from steel (the 1944 steel penny off-metal error is not considered a regular issue), and it’s therefore one of the most popular coins people collect. Why was the penny made from steel?

Why did the US make pennies in 1943?

In 1943, the United States was preparing for war in Europe and the Pacific. Copper is an essential metal in the manufacturing of ammunition, so to save copper for the war effort, the United States Mint, under the authority of Congress, began making pennies from steel and adding a thin coating of zinc.

Is a 1943 silver penny rare?

But, although they are uncommon, they are hardly rare. The 1943 silver-colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. During World War II, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions.

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