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This 1943 Cent have some value?

Description

Hello:

I have a 1943 cent, but is very weird. Look like silver with coper. I took a magnet and stick to the magnet like a piece of metal. 

Any value?

Thanks

Israel C.

Category Coins and Currency
Medium Not sure.
Distinguishing marks No.
Condition Fair
Date Period 1943
Price Paid (If known) 1 cent
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Ethan Parmet 🌱 Newbie 6 years ago

The fact that it is magnetic means that it isn't valuable. 1943 was the year in which the U.S. Government made pennies out of steel, since copper was needed for the war. Your coin, in it's condition, wouldn't be worth more than a couple of cents.

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