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Government Minting

2002

I have come across a penny that is silver in color, but with the govt. markings such as In God We Trust. The penny is a 1995 issue would you have any info on this, is it a mint issue? Thank you for your assistance.

Regards,

Christina H Fitzpatrick
- Hornell, New York

My bet is it was plated as a school science project.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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