Zinc coated pennies were developed in 1943 becaused copper and nickel were needed for the war effort of World War Two. Through the years value hasn't increased . A lot of people like to collect them. Some of the them are valued at a quater. Rare copper coins can be valued up to $82,500 dollars. Zinc coated pennies can cost as much twenty five cents a peice.
# posted by GED Teacher Keith @ 3:13 PM