A Penny Collection
An accumulation from long ago..
The 1943 steel wheat penny was minted during World War II when copper was needed for the war effort. The U.S. Mint switched to steel coated with zinc. The coins are magnetic and have a silver-like appearance.
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A Penny Collection
An accumulation from long ago..
The 1943 steel wheat penny was minted during World War II when copper was needed for the war effort. The U.S. Mint switched to steel coated with zinc. The coins are magnetic and have a silver-like appearance.
Shot for Our Daily Challenge ”Coin(s)”
641
views
49
faves
22
comments
Uploaded on June 15, 2026
Taken on June 14, 2026