Copper pennies

[joshua2]

Are 1982 memorials copper, or does it stop at 1981?

 

[enamel7]

Some are, some aren't.

 

[joshua2]

Lol ok thanks I'm just going to cull all of them as non copper

 

[Diver_Down]

Not only is 1982 a transition year, but there are some cents from Philly and Denver dated 1983 that were struck on copper planchets. Everyone knows about the 1943 copper cents. Well, as rare as they are, some experts suspect that the 1983 specimens are even rarer.

 

[Dave P]

Not that it relates to 1982 copper pennies copper content, but I want to tell you about a 2013 penny I found. It looked like 1/3 of of the surface got scraped of on the cement or something like that and I really got to see just how much copper they are using today. It actually looks like they just sprayed copper on like a paint job thats how thin it is.. And to think it cost more than a penny to make a penny these days, not sure but I heard 2 or 3 cents per penny.
We might be better off getting rid of the penny like Canada did a while back. Just saying......

 

[Dozer D]

Sort 1982 cents either with an expensive Rydale cent sorter, or buy a small gram scale 0.00 grams to determine copper or zinc, (copper 3.11 gm, zinc 2.50 grams). I sort my copper cents 1959-1981, then 1982 separate jar to scale at a later time.

 

[joshua2]

Thanks dozed break idea

 

[Coppercrazy]

I would just like to say that I save copper pennies but do not find the 82s worth weighing. I just throw them in with the other rejects.

 

[joshua2]

Ya copper that was my idea . I am kinda leaning that way also

 

[GlenDronach]

Ya copper that was my idea . I am kinda leaning that way also

I do that too. I also feel like if I am selling them down the road, it will lead to less confusion. They won't have to trust that I weighed them correctly if there is no risk.

 

[thebadger108]

Why do people save the 81's and later? I know they are copper, But why save them? Can you sell them for 2 cents a piece or something on Ebay. I CRH everything i can get my hands on. But I don't see the sense in saving coppers unless they are a ddo or error or something else? can someone elaborate?

 

[enamel7]

Reading is fundamental! There are literally hundreds of posts on this subject.
To give a simple answer, yes people do sell them to other people. There is a melting ban on cents, but people still horde them hoping the cent is done away with and the ban lifted.

 

[thebadger108]

Reading is fundamental!

Really? Thought that is what we are doing!
Secondly, I do read alot of the forums and alot of the stupid things people say to other people such as this!
If questions are not asked. Nobody learns. Remember this the next time your mean to people who enjoy the same activity as you!

With that rant complete. Thanks for the info.

 

[enamel7]

I wasn't trying to be mean. Most of us tire of the same mundane questions being asked when they have been asked again and again! When I first joined this forum I read EVERYTHING! I know there has been a lot posted over the years, but research is the key. There was nothing hateful or mean in what I posted. You know what happens when you assume don't you?
HH
enamel7

 

[iontyre]

There are also 7 varieties of small/large date 1982's: Copper large date P, copper small date P, copper large date D, zinc large date P, zinc small date P, zinc large date D and zinc small date D. I haven't found a zinc large date D yet, but have the rest.

 

[thebadger108]

ok thanks

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Reading is fundamental! There are literally hundreds of posts on this subject.
To give a simple answer, yes people do sell them to other people. There is a melting ban on cents, but people still horde them hoping the cent is done away with and the ban lifted.

Wait...What?? You're telling me there are copper in Pennies?!?

 

[enamel7]

Wait...What?? You're telling me there are copper in Pennies?!?

Lol!!!!

 

[GlenDronach]

I've perfected a technology, similar to removing gold plating, that removes the copper plating from post-82 cents. I'm going to be rich!