1994 Aluminum?? I cant find anything on this except for the 1974 Aluminum cent? Plz tell me more

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  1. TDreams28

    TDreams28 New Member

    If it is aluminum, what kind of error is it?
     

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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    The Cent you have is 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper (Copper plated ) . What your seeing is the Zinc layer .
     
    SensibleSal66, Jan 23, 2021
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  4. TDreams28

    TDreams28 New Member

    Ok. Is it a rare coin without the copper?
     
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    It's regrettably damaged . Keep at it . Perseverance is the word of the day . :bookworm:
     
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  6. Pickin and Grinin

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  7. Silverpop

    Silverpop Well-Known Member

    98% chance yours is post mint damaged
     
    Silverpop, Jan 23, 2021
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  8. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the world of Zincoln which are 99% duds... Good luck
     
    Mr.Q, Jan 23, 2021
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  9. mike estes

    mike estes Well-Known Member

    you asked a great question about your coin. hey thats how we learn in this buisness. i believe its PMD also (Post Mint Damage). good look and keep looking. your coin is out there...
     
    mike estes, Jan 23, 2021
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's a zinc Cent and the copper coating was removed so it's damaged.
     
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