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Question
I have a penny that is 1993 it is not copper it does not stick to a magnet light weight like aluminum can you tell me any thing about this. D is the mint mark.
Hi John,
Since 1982, pennies have been made of copper plated zinc. Chances are that you have one with no copper plating.
I suggest you go to NGCCoin.com
NGC is a certification service in Sarasota Florida.
They can authenticate the coin and make it more readily sellable. They do charge a fee, somewhere around $30 total.
Good Luck and please let me know how it turns out.
Regards
Joe Hylas
OmegaPM@aol.com
www.AllCoins.US
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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.
Experience
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
Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary
Publications
Physician's Money Digest
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow
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