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All US cents minted in 1909 were made of bronze (95% copper). The first zinc-core cents were made in 1982.

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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.

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