1959 d gold colored penny

[Suede9292]

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My penny seems completely normal other than the fact that its not red. Its a gold color. Its not soft

[Six Mile Rick]

plated?

[RWB]

..or heated.

[WoodenJefferson]

 

After 50 years of 'wheat back' cents circulated in the billions, the change to the Memorial reverse in 1959 was a big deal and many companies used the new cent in advertising, like "You now have a GOLDEN opportunity to save for the future" or similar sayings that involved giving you "a penny earned is a penny saved" type slogan. I'm in the 'electro-plate' camp on this one.

[bsshog40]

Ditto on the plated!!

[MAULEMALL]

I have a couple of these in the mint packages..They aren't gold so much as more of a bright bronze look...