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	The 1943 Copper Penny - Coin Collecting
		In the change over from the bronze to the steel pennies, mint employees were instructed to clean out the hoppers where the planchets (coin blanks) of the 1942 bronze cents were stored and to refill them with the new steel planchets.
		With almost 1.1 billion steel pennies manufactured by the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints in 1943, it is no wonder the 40 bronze cents made it into circulation.
		There were copper-plated “steelies,” and 1948 and 1949 pennies that were retooled into 43s by the thousands, and for almost every one of the counterfeit coins made, there was a dupe.
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	1943 steel penny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A special version of the United States penny coin manufactured from zinc-plated steel, rather than copper, during World War II in 1943.
		The steel penny's introduction was part of an effort to save 10,000,000 pounds of copper for the production of ammunition and other military equipment vital to the war effort.
		Examples of a few 1943 cents inadvertently struck on copper planchets are known to exist, and are highly valued by collectors; through a similar error, a few 1944 cents were struck on steel planchets, and are also in great demand.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1943_steel_penny (151 words)

	penny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A penny (pl. pence or pennies) is a unit of currency or a coin used in several English-speaking countries:
		Elsewhere in the English-speaking world, the plural of "penny" is "pence" when referring to a quantity of money and "pennies" when referring to a number of coins.
		In Canada, penny originally referred to pence coinage that they used until 1859 since there was a coin with the word "penny" on it (for pence).
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /penny.html (363 words)

	Steel Penny para (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In 1943, America was engaged in the greatest undertaking ever pursued by mankind....
		In 1943, pennies were made of steel because the copper normally used was sorely needed for the war effort.
		Steel is many times harder than copper, and its use in the 1943 penny aptly symbolizes that America had "steeled" itself to defeat the enemies of freedom.
	www.steelpenny.net /page37.htm (388 words)

	The 1943 Steel Cent
		Low grade carbon steel formed the base, to which a zinc coating.005 inches thick was deposited on each side electrolytically as a rust preventative.
		Nearly all circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc-coated steel because copper and nickel were needed for the Allied war effort.
		Approximately 40 of the 1943 copper-alloy cents are known to remain in existence.
	www.bestcoin.com /1943-steel-cent.htm (531 words)

	1943 steel penny - Definition, explanation
		A special version of the United States penny coin manufactured from zinc-plated steel, rather than copper, during World War II in 1943.
		The steel penny's introduction was part of an effort to save 10,000,000 pounds of copper for the production of ammunition and other military equipment vital to the war effort.
		Examples of a few 1943 cents inadvertantly struck on copper planchets are known to exist, and are highly valued by collectors; through a similar error, a few 1944 cents were struck on steel planchets, and are also in great demand.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/1/19/1943_steel_penny.php (139 words)

	Penny Value 1943 \| VirtualCollections.info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		While the 1943 Copper Penny is rare and valuable, the 1943 zinc-plated steel cents have low numismatic value since these coins were minted in...
		However, a few 1943 pennies were minted in error on bronze blanks and these are...
		In 1943, the Lincoln penny was made of steel (with a zinc coating) because...
	www.virtualcollections.info /info/Penny-Value-1943 (562 words)

	Metal Shortage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The U.S. Mint was denied stocks of the material for stamping new pennies during the war and so reverted to producing a zinc-coated steel penny till the war's end in 1945.
		The penny was unpopular during the war since it "didn't look like money" to people accustomed to seeing the traditional brown disks in their hands when they pulled change from their pockets.
		After the war was over the Mint began quietly withdrawing the steel pennies from circulation, but with over a billion of them minted there are still countless examples hoarded in jars and in individuals' coin collections.
	www.coba.usf.edu /satterfield/warstuff/plate_and_penny.htm (563 words)

	Wikinfo \| Penny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The plural of "penny" is "pence" when referring to a quantity of money and "pennies" when referring to a number of coins.
		Thus a coin worth five times as much as one penny is worth five pence, but it is not five pennies, since "five pennies" means five coins each of which is a penny.
		In the USA, "penny" is normally used only to refer to the coin; the quantity of money is a "cent".
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Penny (291 words)

	1943 steel penny -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The steel penny's introduction was part of an effort to save 10,000,000 pounds of copper for the production of (Projectiles to be fired from a gun) ammunition and other military equipment vital to the war effort.
		The coin became a quick target for collectors due to its rarity.
		Several 1944 pennies were inadvertently struck on the steel planchets, and fetch several hundred dollars apiece.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/1/19/1943_steel_penny.htm (73 words)

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	Penny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Above: A variety of coins considered to be lower-value, including an Irish 2p piece and many US pennies.
		In the USA and Canada, "penny" is normally used to refer to the coin; the quantity of money is a "cent".
		As a forename Penny is a familiar version of the name 'Penelope'
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pence (428 words)

	1944 Steel Penny - The Coin Alley
		In 1943, copper to a hard hit due to the war and the government decides to use steel in its production of pennies.
		In 1943 it is easy to assume that the coins being minted, the person in charge at the time could have passed a few copper blanks to test the dies and never removed them.
		When the Government resorted back to using copper for their coins, a few steel blanks made it through and were struck with the new 1944 dies.
	www.thecoinalley.com /1944steel.html (376 words)

	Coin Collecting Facts - Information and pictures on collecting Lincoln cents.
		The Lincoln cent was introduced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birthday, and the early pennies 1909 through 1958 were referred to a wheat pennies.
		During the war, there was a shortage of copper, so in 1943, the steel penny was made.
		Frank Gasparro designed the reverse of the pennies minted from 1959 to date, this design is referred to as the "memorial reverse", the new design was in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birthday.
	www.kcshop.com /CoinInfo/Lincoln_Cents_Coin_Pictures.htm (325 words)

	1943 Steel Pennies Resulted From Copper Shortages During The Second World War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The 1943 Steel Pennies came into being because copper was needed for the production of military supplies required during the Second World War.
		During the debate Somers suggested that a possible solution to the problem of the various metal shortages was to use steel coated with a thin layer of zinc.
		In spite of this the total mintage for the 1943 Steel Pennies was 1,093,838,670 pieces.
	www.copperandnickelcoincollecting.com /1943steelpennies.html (641 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Business (The Cented Garden)
		Presenting a rare 1943 copper cent to Ford entitled the bearer to a brand-new automobile.
		The coin world was set on its ear in 1947 when a collector found a copper 1943 penny in his pocket change.
		The 1943 copper cent has been counterfeited by coating steel cents with copper or by altering the dates of 1945, 1948, and 1949 pennies.
	www.snopes.com /business/redeem/1943ford.asp (544 words)

	1943 steel wheat penny--any value?
		Not the 'wheat'(brown) penny you all seem to be speaking of, but an actual silver steel penny.
		Also found within the 33,624 pennies were two steel wheat pennies, and a penny marked as 1/2 cent that I have no idea where it's from, so I know the difference between the two.
		I believe the penny was minted in SF because it doesn't have a P or D marking on it.
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	1943 Copper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In 1943 copper was scarce because of the war and the Mint made Lincoln cents from zinc-coated steel and a small number in bronze.
		The U.S. 1943 copper penny is considered by the American Numismatic Association to be the most prized American coin.
		He came home and dropped the Indian head pennies in one bucket, the "wheaties" in another and the steel 1943 pennies- copper was needed for the war effort- in yet another.
	lincoln1909present.malelincoln.com /1943copper (1059 words)

	Rare Pennies You Should Hold Onto... Including The 1943 Penny - from Jim and Lynnette's Fun Times Guide
		I have a 1981 pennie that doesnt have a D or a P, I was wondering if this might be something i should hang on to, I also have a 1972 pennie that has a s on it instead of the D or P..
		i have found several pennies in the year of 1944, 1946, and i have a dime that is one side dime and one side penny.
		I have a penny from 1943 is fl different to the others, because is magnet.
	thefuntimesguide.com /2006/01/rare_pennies.php (7552 words)

	1943 steel penny value Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If you need help locating 1943 steel penny value then you've come to the right place because we have all the 1943 steel penny value you could want.
		If your penny clings to the magnet, it is made of steel, and therefore it is a 'common' 1943 penny and has less value.
		In 1943 they struck zinc coated steel pennies due to the demands for copper during the war...
	penny.6interstorm4.info /penny-wise/1943-steel-penny-value.html (396 words)

	Values of Wheat Pennies and other US Coins
		All circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc-coated steel because copper was needed for the Allied war effort.
		The highest amount paid for a 1943 copper cent was $112,500 on December 22, 1999.
		Because of its collector value, the 1943 copper cent has been counterfeited by coating steel cents with copper or by altering the dates of 1945, '48 and '49 pennies.
	www.sammler.com /coins/wheat_pennies.htm (325 words)

	Tom McMahon: 1943 Zinc-Coated Steel Penny
		Posted by: kimberly at May 23, 2005 11:16:25 AM i have a copper 1943 penny and i have 2 silver 1943 pennies that look like the one in the picture..
		Posted by: justin at Jul 12, 2005 4:49:18 PM I have a 1943 zinc coated steel pennie but I dont have know body too contact too and I will like a number or e mail son I can contac a colector because I'll like to sale it.
		Posted by: Tanya at Oct 6, 2005 10:59:29 PM I have 2 1943 pennies that i believe are steel.
	www.tommcmahon.net /2004/07/1943_zinccoated.html (3575 words)

	steel pennies information resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The windmill was constructed of steel and was quite tall as it was erected in a...
		The steel pennies of 1943 were called silver cents because of their silver grey color.
		Jack was also given some special steel pennies that were made for the Arcade shop crew and his family" Also from the Arcade Shop Web site: "This 1/4 scale penny press was made by Arcade (D.I.) Cast...
	www.steelboard.com /e/steelpennies (1253 words)

	Rare and Valuable US Coins - That you might find in your pocket or change jars
		Background: Most circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc-coated steel because copper and nickel were needed for the the war.
		About 40 1943 copper cents are known to remain in existence.
		If it sticks to the magnet, it is a steel penny, and not valuable.
	www.blifaloo.com /info/rare_coins.php (609 words)

	1943 steel penny Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		1943 Steel Penny are great for when you're looking to get better at 1943 steel penny for selfish purposes.
		If you need help locating 1943 steel penny then you've come to the right place because we have all the 1943 steel penny you could want.
		1943 STEEL cents were made during the war to save...
	penny.6interstorm4.info /penny-arcade/1943-steel-penny.html (356 words)

	"THE STEAL PENNY” U.S. MINT TO BEGIN PRODUCTION OF GEORGE W. BUSH COIN
		"The Steal Penny" is the newest U.S. Mint issue since the Golden Dollar and 50 State Quarters releases.
		In 1943, the United States Mint began production of the "Steel Penny," as part of a domestic effort to free up copper for the Allied war effort.
		Johnson unveiled an artist's rendering of the new Steal Penny, which was approved by the Mint in record time, having been received only eleven days ago.
	www.coup2k.com /stealpenny.html (596 words)

	The Working Man's Rare Coins - Frequently Asked Questions
		As for pennies with the Lincoln Memorial reverse, almost without exception, any coins that have been circulated are worth only a penny.
		1943 steel cents were minted in large quantities, and are therefore plentiful.
		Answer : 1943 steel cents were minted in large quantities -- over a billion -- and are therefore plentiful.
	www.workingmancoins.com /FAQ/index.htm (19889 words)

	Steel Penny / Pennies (Cents)
		Comments: Steel pennies (cents) were minted in 1943 to free up copper supplies for war production.
		A steel penny -- with a face value of 1 cent -- can be worth more depending on certain factors.
		In addition to the quality of a coin, its value is also dependant on how rare it is. Below is a list of the approximate mintages of Lincoln steel pennies.
	collecting-us-coins.com /pennies-cents/steel-penny-cent.html (336 words)

	1943 Steel Penny (Old US Coins) at Glittering Vintage Jewels
		1943 Steel Penny (Old US Coins) at Glittering Vintage Jewels
		The Steel penny was only minted in 1943 owing to a shortage of copper during the critical war year 1943.
		The Treasury Department resorted to the use of zinc-coated steel during this one year.
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	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Because copper was used during World War II for shell casings, the U.S. Treasury decided to produce 1943's pennies from steel coated with zinc.
		Some copper blanks were still inside the minting machinery when they made the switch, so there are a few very rare copper 1943 pennies.
		The steel pennies, on the other hand, aren't very rare at all.
	www.kiplinger.com /personalfinance/printstory.php?pid=1815 (266 words)

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