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What is a 1943 silver-colored Penny?

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. In 1943 U.S. Mint produced the penny out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort, so most 1943 pennies are silver colored.

Why were 1943 pennies silver plated?

During World War II, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions. In 1943 U.S. Mint produced the penny out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort, so most 1943 pennies are silver colored. Metal was not the only commodity that was critical to the war effort.

How many wheat pennies were made in 1943?

The decision was made to strike 1943 wheat pennies from zinc-plated steel planchets. More than 1 billion 1943 steel wheat pennies were made: However, by the end of 1943, much of the public complained about the new steel pennies.

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