Websep 29, 2023 · when did they stop making pennies out of copper? The iconic penny has been around for centuries, but its composition has changed over time. If you’ve ever wondered when pennies stopped being made purely from copper, you’re not alone!.

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That was the year that steel. In 1944, with copper shortages ended, the u. s. Mint returned to making pennies from copper alloy.

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