2000 penny

This is a 2000 D lincoln penny with this steel color but does not stick to a magnet. Can someone please give me some imput on this

 

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Can you take closer photos and do you also have a scale to weigh it?

 

My mother put it up I will crop the photo and post it. Tom I will take better photos and weigh it

 

Better pictures are definitely needed, but judging by the luster, I'm thinking that it may have been struck on an unplated zinc planchet.
I'm sure that you'll hear from many more knowledgeable than me about your coin.

 

That is the best I can do for now I'll get better pics and a weight tom

 

If that is the case does it hold any value

 

incorrect, unplated zinc would be worth something I'm sure

 

I've seen uncoated cents sell all over the place. They sell for between $30-400, but I have no idea why the spread is like it is. Perhaps some years only a few are known?

 

Cool thanx I'll post some better pics and a weight as a reply to this tom. It's in very good condition

 

I can't say that I disagree, but wouldn't you think the strike would be a little weak if the copper was missing on both sides?

Chris

 

And, would be very dark in color ( blue ) and weight a lot less then a regular cent too ...

 

The copper plating is extremely thin. It probably weighs less than 0.01 gram.

 

No, not necessarily. If kept in the right environment, zinc will stay a silvery gray color and keep its luster.
As to weight, see my answer to Chris at post #12

 

To me, it looks more like someone plated it ..

 

Whatever you do don't clean it or scratch it. Keep it as is! If it's the real deal, unplated Zinc Cent, then it's a good one.

 

Can you or your mom give us more input also? Where did you find it?

 

It looks promising but better photos and a scale that weighs to the .00 grams would be a better indicator.

 

it could be the real deal

 

If it were plated, it wouldn't have any luster.

 

Looks like it could be a science experiment coin, anyone remember doing them in their school?

http://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx