Question

Research the compositions of Pennies. What was the composition of each of your Pennies prior to treatment

Answer 1

History of composition

Years Material Weight (grains)

1944–1946 gilding metal (95% copper, 5% zinc) 48 grains

1947–1962 bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) 48 grains

1962 – September 1982 gilding metal (95% copper, 5% zinc) 48 grains

October 1982 – present copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) 38.6 grains