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How do you tell if have a 1941 copper penny?

There are a few ways to tell if you have a 1941 copper penny.

1. Check the date. The date is located at the bottom of the penny, just below the words "United States of America." If the date is 1941, then you have a copper penny.

2. Look at the color. Copper pennies are a reddish-brown color. If your penny is a different color, then it is not a copper penny.

3. Check the weight. Copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams. If your penny weighs less than 3.11 grams, then it is not a copper penny.

4. Use a magnet. Copper is not magnetic, so a magnet will not stick to a copper penny. If a magnet sticks to your penny, then it is not a copper penny.

If you have a penny that meets all of these criteria, then you can be sure that you have a 1941 copper penny.