mouth 0 #1 March 18, 2009 Yes, I said CENT or PENNY. Yes, I said silver (although I guess it could be some other shinny silver looking metal.) It looks just like a regular penny except it isn't copper. I tried to search for info on it but I'm computer illiterate except for basic stuff. I am aware they made them during WWII and on a few other occasions but can't find anything on the 1989 one. Anyone got any knowledge of these things? Possible goof at the mint? Value? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 March 18, 2009 QuoteYes, I said CENT or PENNY. Yes, I said silver (although I guess it could be some other shinny silver looking metal.) It looks just like a regular penny except it isn't copper. I tried to search for info on it but I'm computer illiterate except for basic stuff. I am aware they made them during WWII and on a few other occasions but can't find anything on the 1989 one. Anyone got any knowledge of these things? Possible goof at the mint? Value? The WWII pennies weren't silver, they were steel. I've had a few of them. I've never heard of a silver penny especially the 1989 one, can you take a pic and post it?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,391 #3 March 18, 2009 QuoteYes, I said CENT or PENNY. Yes, I said silver (although I guess it could be some other shinny silver looking metal.) It looks just like a regular penny except it isn't copper. I tried to search for info on it but I'm computer illiterate except for basic stuff. I am aware they made them during WWII and on a few other occasions but can't find anything on the 1989 one. Anyone got any knowledge of these things? Possible goof at the mint? Value? In my hometown there was a chrome-plating plant, and everyone I knew who worked there had the shiniest keys and usually a few silver pennies in his pocket. Are you sure it isn't plated?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 March 18, 2009 QuoteQuoteYes, I said CENT or PENNY. Yes, I said silver (although I guess it could be some other shinny silver looking metal.) It looks just like a regular penny except it isn't copper. I tried to search for info on it but I'm computer illiterate except for basic stuff. I am aware they made them during WWII and on a few other occasions but can't find anything on the 1989 one. Anyone got any knowledge of these things? Possible goof at the mint? Value? In my hometown there was a chrome-plating plant, and everyone I knew who worked there had the shiniest keys and usually a few silver pennies in his pocket. Are you sure it isn't plated? aha.... this sounds like the most plausible explanation. Never thought of that."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKev 0 #5 March 18, 2009 http://www.finishing.com/faqs/howworks.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #6 March 18, 2009 Not sure of anything honestly. That is why I'm asking. I have cleaned it with silver polish and it looks great. Keep in mind I live in Dublin, GA (yes, that hated town) so anything is possible but probably nobody here smart enough to actually make it themselves. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #7 March 18, 2009 You can put pennies into one of those real acidic bathroom or drain cleaner, let them soak for several hours and they will have the copper caoting eaten off. Pennies aren't solid copper. They are copper coated nickle. I've done that before and they look like a brand new shiney silver penny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,391 #8 March 18, 2009 QuoteYou can put pennies into one of those real acidic bathroom or drain cleaner, let them soak for several hours and they will have the copper caoting eaten off. Pennies aren't solid copper. They are copper coated nickle. I've done that before and they look like a brand new shiney silver penny. Zinc, not nickel. And when I looked it up I was surprised to see they are copper-plated. I had thought the copper was mixed in. So that could be a bare zinc penny."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 March 18, 2009 Quote Value? $0.01 --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #10 March 19, 2009 OR - it could be a legitimate error coin. If a planchet (the coin blank) from a dime or a nickel was accidentally mixed in with the penny blanks, you could end up with an error. The quality control in the Mint usually catch these errors, but they do escape. Unplated Lincoln Zinc Cents Zinc cents with copper plating have been minted since the middle of 1982. Sometimes the plating is partially or completely missing, resulting in cents with a silvery looking surface on part or all of the coin. Completely unplated $100. 95% plated $50. 50% plated $20. 10% plated $10. from the website http://www.coinsite.com/html/USErrorPrices.asp Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #11 March 19, 2009 I knew I'd call the base metal wrong....Zinc!! Thats it, and it's only copper coated.....Professional Liquid Drano for about 8 to 10 hours will remove that nice copper coating like a charm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #12 March 19, 2009 OK say the copper was taken off in the above manner....wouldn't it change the surface quality of the stamping? How can one tell? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 1 #13 March 21, 2009 Ran a search and these folks came up near you. Take it in and see what they say. Middle Georgia Gold & Silver 478-272-7781 1825 Veterans Blvd # 100 Dublin, GA 31021 Fax: 478-272-1766 MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #14 March 22, 2009 Good question, i'm not sure. i would bring it in and see if it has any value!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 March 22, 2009 Quote Quote Yes, I said CENT or PENNY. Yes, I said silver (although I guess it could be some other shinny silver looking metal.) It looks just like a regular penny except it isn't copper. I tried to search for info on it but I'm computer illiterate except for basic stuff. I am aware they made them during WWII and on a few other occasions but can't find anything on the 1989 one. Anyone got any knowledge of these things? Possible goof at the mint? Value? The WWII pennies weren't silver, they were steel. I've had a few of them. I've never heard of a silver penny especially the 1989 one, can you take a pic and post it? When I was a kid, we'd coat pennies with mercury and try to pass them off for dimes! It never worked.Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,063 #16 March 22, 2009 Kid + playing with mercury... Not saying nuttin for nuttin here; but it may be sumpin, Chuck. You know what I'm sayin Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 March 22, 2009 I know what you're saying! You gotta remember, that was way before we really knew about mercury and rode our bikes with no helmet! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
