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coolcowsmoo · 04-12-2013, 04:36 PM

Just found the article and it said that after 1982 pennies were made with 96% zinc. The acid in the stomach can break down the copper in the penny and then the zinc is absorbed into the system. It said as little as 1-3 pennies can be harmful.

04-12-2013, 04:36 PM	#11
coolcowsmoo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 123	Just found the article and it said that after 1982 pennies were made with 96% zinc. The acid in the stomach can break down the copper in the penny and then the zinc is absorbed into the system. It said as little as 1-3 pennies can be harmful.