1982 Copper vs Zinc Penny
Barry & Barb wrote:
Hi,
Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference between Zinc and Copper
pennies?
TIA
Barry Schell
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I balance the penny on the tip of my finger and tap it with a piece of
metal such as the tip of a scissor. If it rings, it is copper. "Thunk"
it is zinc.
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