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I have a 1985 d penny, and the coating on it does not look like normal copper; it has more of a gold hue to it. I've done a little research on the subject but I found nothing on pennies like this. I was wondering if you could tell me how much it is worth.
Mike,
Most likely your coin has been "baked"
All pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of zinc, with a thin outer layer of copper. When heated high enough a chemical reaction occurs which causes the coin's color to change to a more golden or yellow hue.
Baked pennies have no collector value.
Dan
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Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
Experience
I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
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Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
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