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In 1944, with copper shortages ended, the u. s.

Webin 1943, the copper that had been traditionally used in pennies was removed for 1 year to reserve copper for the artillery needed during world war ii.

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Websep 29, 2023 · when did they stop making pennies out of copper?

The iconic penny has been around for centuries, but its composition has changed over time.

Mint returned to making pennies from copper alloy.

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