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Rationing. The government enforced a strict rationing of food, metals, rubber, clothing, etc. They needed the brassto make bullets.
I just saw a program about the history of Levis jeans. During the war, the government rationed the amount of rivets that Levis could use in their jeans and even the amount of stitches. They elminated the "W" on the back pockets and painted it on instead.
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Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
What items were not produced during World War 2?
Passenger cars, household appliances and patio furniture made from aluminum or steel, silk stockings and shirts and ties, pants with cuffs, copper pennies were made with steel and nickel nickels were made with silver.
What were World War 2 canteens made of?
During 1943, the U.S. procured canteens made of ordinary steel with a tin (or zinc) plating. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1943.
What were bombs made out of in World War 2?
Bombs were made from a steel casing filled with various explosives.
What were soldiers helmets made out of in World War 1?
Leather, after 1916; steel.
Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
What is the value of a 1939 silver us penny?
They never made pennies out of silver. but in 1943 they made a steel penny because during World War 2 copper was scarce. There were a few error copper or silver error coins accidentally made.
What is a 1944 penny made of steel worth?
The 1944 steel penny is worth between $75,000 and $110,000. This steel penny was minted by mistake and there were not a lot of them around.
What is the value of a 1969 D steel penny?
Steel pennies were only made in 1943, during World War II. All 1969 US cents were struck in bronze. Your penny is almost certainly plated for use in jewelry or something similar. It's considered to be an altered coin and has no added value.
1944 silver penny not steel and not plated?
The 1944 penny was struck in steel due to copper shortages during World War II. If your penny is made of silver and not steel or plated, it may be an error or a counterfeit coin. It would be recommended to have it authenticated by a professional coin dealer or grading service.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
Do anyone know how much a siv ler 1943 penny is worth?
The penny is made of zinc as it was during world war 2 and metals like copper, brass, and steel were in high demand for the war effort, so pennies were made with zinc. Not sure of it's worth, but they are getting very hard to find
What is a steel 1955 wheat penny worth?
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
How Much are SteeL American Pennies Worth'?
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel that year, which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. They are worth about 12 to 15 cents each in ciruclated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if Uncirculated.
Worth of a 1943 steel copper penny?
There isn't a "steel copper" penny. US cents were made of steel - but no copper - during 1943 to conserve copper for use in ammunition. Up till 1982 other dates of cents were made of a bronze alloy that was 95% copper, but no steel. A few 1943 cents were struck in bronze by accident but these are very rare and none have been found in many years.
What is the value of a 1943 Leed penny?
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
