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In 1943, because of hunger for copper for the war effort, it changed for a year into zinc-coated steel.
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In 1943, the penny was made of zinc-coated steel due to copper shortages for the war effort.
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- December 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM (4 months ago)
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- December 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM (4 months ago)
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