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]

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Probably not. An experiment commonly performed in high-school chemistry classes will turn a cent to a silver color, and some companies will silver-plated items. For more information, Ken Potter discusses authenticating silver pennies (more accurately, cents). See similar questions...

It can be confusing to differentiate the two date sizes as well as the two compositions that are found on U.S. 1982 cents, however it is not an impossible task. The difference is most discernible when holding a specimen of each side-by-side. A good illustration can be found in A Guide Book of United States Coins by R.S. Yeoman. The bronze 1982 cent (95 percent copper, .5 percent tin and zinc) is slightly heavier than the copper plated zinc cent. You will find that the bronze cent weighs 3. See similar questions...

Amalgam fillings, sometimes referred to as ‘silver fillings’, are the most commonly placed filling material according to the American Dental Association (ADA). The material typically contains about 50% mercury Silver and mercury form a stable compound the ADA maintains is safe, as opposed to elemental mercury which is considered a toxic and hazardous material. Several European countries have totally banned the use of this compound for filling teeth. See similar questions...

The truth is you can't. Only an expert with special equipment can verify that a diamond is real. If the diamond is loose, try to place it table down on a blue ink line drawn on a clean white piece of paper. If you can see the line through the stone than it's a fake. But once again the sure way to tell is by using an expert with his special equipment. See similar questions...

No, our rendezvous can be as discreet as you desire them to be. My only requirement is that if you appear to be 18 to 24, that I do see your driver’s license to verify your age. You can be as open or as discreet as you want to be. See similar questions...

orb is what we believe to be a ghostly entity on film. It's caused by the spirit drawing itself together into some sort of cohesion creating a cold spot at times. This occurs rapidly and is often only caught by photography but not visible to the naked eye. The differences can be tricky. You must be aware of all conditions that can create false orbs, (reflective bounce back, dust being stirred up, water particles in the air, etc). See similar questions...

Since the beginning of My Little Pony, and even still today, there have been several types of ponies and horses who have tried to copy them (with similar colors and pictures on their bodies). Some have even been made in the same molds as real Little Ponies. However, My Little Pony was only made by Hasbro whereas fakes have been made by several other companies including Remco (unicorn shown; thanks to Anne) and Buddy-L. See similar questions...

If a borrower is unable to repay their loan, the lender may repossess the home to recover some of their losses. See similar questions...

An Animal Sanctuary is a facility that rescues and provides shelter and care for animals that have been abused, injured, abandoned or are otherwise in need, where the welfare of each individual animal shall be the primary consideration in all sanctuary actions. The definition of a sanctuary is as follows: c) 3 organization described in Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), Internal Revenue Code 1986, and its subsequent amendments. See similar questions...

Colloidal Silver is very small silver particles suspended in pure water. It has been consumed for years and touted as a natural antibiotic and may be absorbed effectively through the skin. Silver is a pure, stable, non-toxic element with no known side-effects. It has been used extensively in food preparation and preservation for years overseas , and it is now produced, after extensive compatibility testing for skin care. See similar questions...

No, tooth colored fillings are our treatment of choice. Either direct filled composites or indirect inlays and crowns can be provided in almost all situations. However on occasion, if a silver filling is necessary, we use the safest material available. See similar questions...

Kate Owen reports that the calendar contains 12 of the book's paintings and new riddles, but those riddles do not have any bearing on the book's ultimate solution (in other words, if you missed the calendar, you didn't miss part of the main hunt). See similar questions...

Because it was never fully developed as a wargame scenario, and the extensive use of air power in naval operations makes it an ideal scenario for an imersive, tactically dynamic combat flight sim with strong naval component. The vital importance of some naval assets create conditions for several "what if" situations. Also, important aircraft such as Super Etendard, carrier-based A-4, Sea Harrier FRS. See similar questions...

The Original American Copper Penny is the web store of The Copper Penny in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, a gift store for the outdoors person, the hiker, the hunter, the camper, the wildlife enthusiast. Starting its 52'nd year in 2002, The Copper Penny is located in Estes Park, Colorado, 67 miles North West of Denver, Colorado, just outside the gates of Rocky Mountain National Park. See similar questions...

That's simple... penny stocks are stocks (equities) who's price per share is usually under a dollar. They are usually kept on certain stock markets (like the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada) because for whatever reason they don't quite meet the requirements of the larger more mature stock markets. It is also assumed that there is a higher level of risk associated with them because of their low price which range anywhere from a half cent (.005) to $1. See similar questions...

Yes, it's for real and it happens all the time, but rather randomly. It's not generally structured or monitored, and no, chances are you won't trust your instincts well enough to know what to do. There is no guarantee that your pet will come back to you if they are uncertain about things. Princess may not even know what to do, whether the time is right for you, whether you still want her, what effects seeing her old toys may have on her, etc. See similar questions...