This is a 2003 Lincoln Memorial Cent made of copper plated zinc. It features the iconic Lincoln Memorial design and has no mint mark. It is classified as a Small Cent and was struck in Business quality at the Philadelphia Mint in the United States. This particular coin is circulated and comes uncertified. The denomination is one cent and the composition is zinc. Grab this piece of history for your collection today!

The copper-plated zinc composition used in the 2003 Lincoln Memorial Cent consists of a core made primarily of zinc, with a thin layer of copper electroplated onto its surface. This method allows for the preservation of the coin’s distinctive appearance, as the copper plating gives it the traditional reddish color associated with pennies. The use of zinc as the primary component helps to keep production costs lower compared to using primarily copper.