All the production run (just shy of one billion) 1983 cents were 98% copper. They remained copper in composition until the mint debased the cent in 1997 with zinc.
I'm sorry I was referring to USA Copper cents. In 1982 the copper cent was changed over to Zinc, and in 1983 there were a few 1983 copper cents run at start up. Making these collectors items Again Sorry WRONG FORUM
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