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Why did they change the pennies contents?
Hi I am Aleck and I have been doing experiments on pennies for 2 years but I don't know why they changed what they where made of in
1982.
Aleck H
student scientist - Florida, USA
September 9, 2009
Hi, Aleck. Because it cost more than a penny for the copper needed to make a penny.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
September 10, 2009
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