Setting up my Delta 4000..

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Fri, 02/10/2012 - 8:58am
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I am starting to setup my detector and I have a newbie question.It tells me to us a zinc penny minted after 1982? why is the date important.Also I do have a one but it's minted way before 1982. (1943)please help as I am anxious to swing over my back yard !!Thank you

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Sun, 02/12/2012 - 2:30am
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Thanks very much pops for the

Thanks very much pops for the reply,yes it clears it up !!

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Sat, 02/11/2012 - 9:12am
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1982 penny

Prior to 1982 the penny was made of copper. During 1982 the composition was changed to zinc with a copper coating. There are eight different pennies made in 1982 when you consider the copper/zinc composition, mint marks and the large and small dates of each mint mark. To test your detector on a zinc penny use one minted after 1982. The 1943 penny was made of steel with a zinc coating. I hope this helps you out. Pops

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Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:07am
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double post..

Double post..Sorry..

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