When people find one penny of 1943 silver coloured, are often surprised, thinking they have found a great rarity, since all United States cents are copper. Aren't they?Reply: 1943 Penny colored silver is a problem of war in steel and zinc coated. During WWII, copper was so bad for the war effort (make shell casings) that in the pay of United States steel was produced that year, which is why most colored silver pennies 1943. They are worth approximately 12-15 cents each at ciruclated condition and as more than 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
There are some known error coins from 1943, where the penny was accidentally struck in copper. These are extremely rare, but if you think you could have a copper penny 1943, how to find out if your cent 1943 copper is authentic.
See also:Wheat Penny Values
