A 1909 penny made of zinc is not a genuine U.S. coin. In 1909, the U.S. Mint produced Lincoln pennies in bronze. If you have a 1909 penny that looks like zinc, it may be a counterfeit or altered coin, which holds no significant numismatic value.
It's just a penny, spend it.
A modern penny contains 2.5% zinc by weight, while the rest is made up of copper.
A 1946 zinc penny typically has a value of about 10 to 25 cents in circulated condition. If it's in uncirculated or mint condition, it may be worth slightly more to a collector.
A 1942 zinc penny is not a common minted coin. Only a few trial strikes were produced in steel that year due to the use of copper for World War II ammunition. If you have one, its value would depend on its condition and rarity and could be worth more than a regular 1942 copper penny, which is typically low in value.
A zinc-coated steel penny is not issued by the United States Mint and is not considered legal tender. These pieces were experimental and are not intended for circulation, so they do not have a set monetary value. However, they may be of interest to collectors and could potentially have some value based on rarity and condition.
There's no such thing as a "lead penny". The only metals used to make U.S. cents have been copper, bronze, steel (1943 only) and zinc (1982-present).
It's just a penny, spend it.
All Lincoln Wheat penny's from 1909 to 1942 were made from Bronze .950 copper and .050 Tin and Zinc.
No such coin exists, the wheat penny was minted from 1909-1958.
It's just a penny, spend it.
A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
No such thing. Abe Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909.
A 1909-S VDB penny!
Priceless. The first wheat pennies were made in 1909.
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
Look at the coins again. No Flying Eagle cents are dated 1886 or 1909. They were only struck from 1856 to 1858.
As of late August 2012 an uncirculated 1909 VDB penny with no mintmark is worth at least $20. In higher uncirculated conditions they can be worth up to $400.