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The following is information about the metal content of coins. Penny: 1793-1857: 100% Copper 1858-1864: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel 1864-1982: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc (Bronze) 1942: Core: Steel; Plating Zinc 1982 –Present: Core: 99.2% Zinc; Plating 100% Copper Nickel: 1866-1942: 75% Copper, 25% Zinc 1942-1945: 56% Copper, 35% Zinc, 9% Manganese 1945-2005: 75% Copper, 25% Zinc Dime: 1892-1964: 90% Fine Silver, 10% Copper 1964-2005: Core: 100% Copper; Plating: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Quarter: 1982-1964: 90% Fine Silver, 10% Copper 1965-2008: Core: 100% Copper, Plating: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel 1976: (Silver Bicentennial) 79.1% Fine Silver, 20.9% Copper |
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