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The US penny, the symbol for one cent, is not brown... but copper. Yes, the penny is made out of copper. Copper was a very economical metal back then when it was starting to be made. However, for a short period of time, while I believe during the WW2, the penny was made out of something else, other than copper for a few years and then went back to being made out of strong copper. That is why quarters, dimes, nickels, and other coins always need to be remade, and that's why pennies are stronger and can last longer... because of the strongness of a penny. Even though it's worthless, it's pretty unworthless. Also, when copper is first exposed to air, it oxidises very quickly. Then, the common oxide of copper is brown... that's why the color of copper is brown. And therefore, the penny is brown.
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It is brown has a head a date and a tail what is it?
A penny!
Why is a penny brown?
From 1793 to 1982, nearly all cents were made of copper or bronze. Post 1982, they're plated with copper. This metal turns brown from oxidation after it's been exposed to the air for a while.
A penny saved ia a penny wasted?
No, "A penny saved is a penny earned".
What does a penny have on it?
Penny from which country?
Is penny singular or plural?
penny is singular pennies is plural
Brown penny by William butler yeats?
"BROWN PENNY" by William Butler Yeats "Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny, I am looped in the loops of her hair." I WHISPERED, "I am too young," And then, "I am old enough;" Wherefore I threw a penny To find out if I might love. "Go and love, go and love, young man, If the lady be young and fair." Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny, I am looped in the loops of her hair. O love is the crooked thing, There is nobody wise enough To find out all that is in it, For he would be thinking of love. Till the stars had run away And the shadows eaten the moon. Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny, One cannot begin it too soon.
What is brown and has a head and no tail?
A penny
What is brown has a head a date and a tail?
a penny (:
What has a head a tail is brown has no legs?
A penny
What has a Head tails brown and no lags?
A penny.
It is brown has a head a date and a tail what is it?
A penny!
What is brown has a head and a tail but can't breathe?
a penny
Who is penny on playmoshicom?
on playmoshi.com penny is a brown penny that flips on its backmy username is gacie12343 please add my friends: brookiecp, allyrocker111, and audrey559900thanks!
What are some observations of a penny?
They're brown... shiny... and have a head on them.
Why does water stay long on a penny?
it will change the color to brown
What color is the 1818 us penny?
A coin that has not been cleaned should be brown, red, or red brown.
What actors and actresses appeared in Family Court with Judge Penny - 2008?
The cast of Family Court with Judge Penny - 2008 includes: Penny Brown Reynolds as herself
