Silly Question Here With A 1980 Penny

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Mdnyte Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 2:57 pm Do pennies rust? I'm trying to figure out why the weird color. Any ideas? Report this Post to the Staff

Currencyandcoins New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 2:59 pm Most likely just some rusting because its a copper penny, But I'm not no expert so I may be wrong. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 3:12 pm Copper tends to turn green when water is left on a coin. 1943 damaged coin: Dark color could be a stain on the coin. Rust appears on items made of steel. Some coins can tone with a bit of rust color: Edited by coop 03/12/2016 3:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 3:17 pm Copper coins can have rust on them, but only as a transfer stain from being in contact with an iron object. Report this Post to the Staff
Mdnyte Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 3:44 pm Wow, that's interesting.. Also Coop thank you. I had wondered why I saw green on other coins. Thank you everyone Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 7:32 pm The answer to your question '' Do Pennies Rust ''? The answer is NO . only 1943 pds cents rust, as they are steel and plated with zinc. Report this Post to the Staff
Mdnyte Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 03/12/2016 8:40 pm Thank you T-bop Report this Post to the Staff
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