Here is some information - 1982 Cents Mintage The 1982 Lincoln Cent was a transitional year in U.S. coinage, marking the shift from copper to zinc composition. The mintage figures for the 1982 Lincoln Cent are as follows: Copper: Over 10.7 billion coins minted in Philadelphia alone, with a total production exceeding 15 billion coins. Zinc: Approximately 7.3 billion coins minted, with a total production exceeding 15 billion coins. Your Cent is the third one on this list -