Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1943 copper penny

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Expert: - 6/11/2006


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Is the 1943 copper penny worth alot,something about it being made right after the silver penny during the war? Thanks~Deb

Answer
Hi Deb,
The bulk of the production of 1943 pennies were made of zinc coated steel.  Only about 50 coins are known, or believed, to exist.

These were the result of the copper blanks from 1942 being left in the machine by a mint employee when the 1943 coins were to be struck.

1943 copper pennies are worth anywhere from $15,000 and up depending upon the condition..

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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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