Pre-1982 Copper Pennies for Sale 95% Pure Copper Bulk Bags They don’t make these anymore. Before 1982, U.S. pennies struck by the United States Mint were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams each with about 2.95 grams of copper per coin. After 1982, the composition changed to 97.5% zinc with only 2.5% copper plating, and the weight dropped to 2.5 grams. Modern pennies are mostly zinc. Pre-1982 pennies are mostly copper. That’s the difference. We’re selling pre-1982 95% copper penn
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Pre-1982 Copper Pennies for Sale 95% Pure Copper Bulk Bags They don’t make these anymore. Before 1982, U.S. pennies struck by the United States Mint were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams each with about 2.95 grams of copper per coin. After 1982, the composition changed to 97.5% zinc with only 2.5% copper plating, and the weight dropped to 2.5 grams. Modern pennies are mostly zinc. Pre-1982 pennies are mostly copper. That’s the difference. We’re selling pre-1982 95% copper penn
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