The newer zinc pennies (those dated after 1982) are almost impossible to find in pristine condition once they have been in circulation for any length of time. The zinc rots, literally leaving holes in the coin. The copper covering is so thin it might as well be considered copper-plated. Because it is so thin, any little ding goes right through it, exposing the zinc core. The coins literally crumble away.
That said, I found a 2009-D LP2 (the one with Lincoln sitting on a log) that is nearly flawless. I don't need it for my collection, but I'm keeping it since they're so hard to find this way.
7 rolls of nickels
1940
1957-D
1958-D
1998 Canada 5 Cents
14 rolls of pennies
1957-D
83 pre-1982 coppers
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