In 1943, the cent was made of zinc. This was because copper was needed for the war effort. There were 1,093,838,670 (1 billion Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco) of the zinc cents made. Having such a huge population, the coins don't have much value.

In 1943, the US government struck all Lincoln cents in steel with a thin coating of zinc, because copper was critically needed for building arms during WWII. Thus, they are not an error, nor are they particularly valuable. However, if you do have a one, it's always a good little conversation piece to keep in your collection.

Nearly all Lincoln Cents minted in 1943 are made out of steel, not copper. A few errors struck on bronze do exist and they are extremely valuable. Steel cents can be picked up with a magnet and ones plated to look like the bronze errors will still be attracted to a magnet. This is used as a simple test for counterfeits. Steel pennies are much more common than one would think and are usually worth less than $1.00 each.

Copper Lincoln cents are the next biggest 'find' among many of our web-site visitors. In 1943, all U.S. cents were made from steel, as the government needed the copper for bombs and ammunition for World War II. A few pennies were mistakenly produced in copper, but these are very rare and mostly accounted for. The easiest test to verify you have the steel penny (even though it may look copper due to a coating) is to place a magnet on the coin.

The chances of your penny being made of copper is almost non-existent. First, take a magnet and try to pick the coin up. If the magnet picks up the coin, it is only copper plated. These are made by using an acidic house cleaner and a suede brush. If the coin does not pick up with a magnet, take it to an experienced coin dealer and he can weigh it for you. Most experienced coin dealers can look at the coin and tell if it is an altered date, copper plated or an authentic 1943 copper cent.

The furor over the "copper" cent resulted from a story carried by Associated Press, hyping a local story of a "lost" coin claimed (without any substantiation) to be worth $40,000 to $50,000. The AP writer added another zero to make his headline sound better and the "lost" coin suddenly was the talk of the country. The facts are that in 1943 the government began striking cents from zinc-coated steel because copper was needed for the war effort.

In 1943, the production of our One Cent coin went through a major change. War efforts that year required copper and its availability was limited. It was decided to change the content from copper to steel coated with zinc for the first run of the new 1943 cents. In 1944, the need for copper was reduced, and the production of the copper cent resumed. Over one billion 1943 steel cents were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints, making this a very common coin.

What you are seeing is zinc, not silver. Before 1982, the U.S. minted coins that were about 95% copper and 5% tin & zinc. Beginning in 1982, the proportion of each metal was reversed because the value of the copper in a penny was becoming more valuable than a penny. When you elongate a post-1982 penny, the elongation process will reveal the zinc below the copper. [See Collecting Tips]

Probably Not. Cents struck in error on a silver dime planchets are only possible on cents dated 1966 and earlier. 1966 was the last year the government struck 90% silver dimes for general circulation, so it is highly unlikely you could have an 1982 silver cent. A simple test is to see if the coin feels slick or greasy. If so it may be coated with mercury , an alteration resulting from a common high school lab experiment.

The majority of circulated (used) silver dollars minted from 1878 through 1935 are worth between $5 and $10 depending on date and condition. Uncirculated examples (unused) begin at $15 and up depending on their date and quality. There are better dates and mintmarks that are extremely valuable, depending on their condition. You can check our Price Guide to find out which dates these are.

Common date circulated (used) United States dimes, quarters and half dollars made before 1965 are made out of 90% silver and are primarily worth their silver value or a slight premium. They are traded at multiples of their face value (currently around $3.00 per dollar) based on the current price of silver. Half dollars minted from 1965 through 1968 are made of 40% silver and are worth approximately 65 cents each. These pieces can and do change based on the price of silver.

A There seem to be 2 basic kinds of tongue cleaners available -- U-shaped (generally used with 2 hands) or T-shaped cleaners (used with one hand). I believe the U-shaped design is best as it can easily clean the back of the tongue, where most bacteria reside. Using 2 hands give precise control over the pressure and position of the cleaner.

The silver electrodes are made of special silver of the first heat. It is a pure silver material without any additives, maintaining its natural structure. Silver has always been known for its healing properties. So, together with the device capable to restore your health, you will also have the healing effect of pure silver. Silver is known for its bactericidal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and styptic effects.

The value of circulated U.S. silver coins, such as Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, is determined by several factors, including their silver content, their overall physical condition or "grade," and the rarity of the specific coin. Circulated U.S. coins in a variety of denominations and from several distinct periods in American history are sought out by investors for their silver content.

Most of the literature I have read on Colloidal Silver forbids the use of stainless steel, but I cannot see why, as it is non-magnetic. I have yet to see any reasoned scientific argument, or actual test to demonstrate why it should not be used. My own experiments have satisfied me personally that there is no harm in using stainless steel.

Absolutely not! We have seen retailers who use silver-plating on their titanium and stainless link bracelets and can only speculate as to why you would need to silver plate titanium or premium stainless. We use actual CP grade 2 titanium in all of our titanium bracelets leaving no need for plating that will wear off with time!

Stainless steel lines simply do not expand like the stock rubber hoses under extreme pressure when you press your brak pedal. When the rubber hose expands, you waste some of the pressure in your braking system and therefore loose some brake system performance.

This is by far the most common paper money question asked in rec.collecting.paper-money and the answer is almost always that it's only worth face value on the market. If the note is in absolutely uncirculated condition, it might be worth a little bit more (ten dollar notes can be worth many times face value in UNC condition).