These coins can be found in the 2007 STANDARD CATALOG OF WORLD COINS 34^th EDITION catalog by Chester L Krause and Clifford Mishler.

      Due to wartime needs of copper for use in ammunition and other military equipment during World War II, the US Mint researched various ways to limit dependence and meet conservation goals on copper usage. Several substitutes, ranging from other metals to plastics, were considered for use to replace the then-standard bronze alloy. The ultimate choise was zinc-coated steel.

      Here are four, Brilliant Uncirculated, 1943 steel wheat cents. Originallymade at all three mints, Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Coins from the latter two sites have respectively “D” and “S” mintmarks below the date. This case measures 6" by 3¾".

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