[net.rec.coins] 1943 Steel Pennies

aquarius (12/22/82)

I have a large stock of 1943 steel pennies, mint mark 1943 p,d if anyone
is interested the cost in 5cents each. send complete inquiries to
		D.Butlett
		x4950
		ixlpa!aquarius

aquarius (01/03/83)

1943 Steel pennies for sale cost .05 cents each, any quantities excepted.

                             Contact Darrell Butlett
                             312 979-4950
		             ixlpa!aquarius X4950

crs (01/06/83)

Are they really steel?  I had always thought they were zinc.

knight (01/08/83)

Yes, 1943 pennies are really steel.  Quite often, though, they are
zinc-coated by retailers to make them nice and shiny and appear less
worn than they are.