Pennies that weigh approximately 3.11 grams are copper. One-cent coins that weigh about 2.5 grams are zinc. Here’s everything you need to know about weighing coins. Today, the amount of copper in an old penny is worth a little more than 2 cents.
Type Description | Metal Content | Weight | Denomination |
100% Copper | 6.74 grams | $0.005 | |
100% Copper | 5.44 grams | $0.005 | |
100% Copper | 5.44 grams | $0.005 | |
100% Copper | 5.44 grams | $0.005 |
