How much copper is in a penny?

August 2, 2023

How much copper is in a penny?

Ever wanted to know how much copper is in a penny? Get up-to-date information and reliable answers to your bullion and precious metals related questions here at ModernCoinMart’s Complete Bullion Resource Center.

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July 6, 2022

The Penny Lady Talks Change with MCM

If you’ve attended a popular coin show in the past, odds are you were in attendance alongside Charmy Harker…better known as, “The Penny Lady.” A memorably outgoing vendor, Charmy has made a name for herself within the industry as she shares her passion for coins – specifically pennies. As Women’s History Month continues through the … Continued

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June 27, 2022

History of the Penny

The history of the Penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 A.D. The word “penny” and its variations across Europe, including the German “pfennig” and the Swedish “penning,” originally denoted any sort of coin or money, not just a small denomination. In fact, Great Britain is the … Continued

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