What is a 1941 what penny worth?
I know this is not exactly what you asked, but your query sparked me to wonder cost of goods (as in how many pennies would it take to buy what) in 1941. I thought you and others would find this interesting. 1940 1941 Increase Percent Ham (lb)25.4 cents34.4 cents35 eggs (doz)37.246.926 white bread (lb)8.18.55 butter (lb)34.343.527 potatoes (15 lb)28.832.814 coffee (lb)20.825.724 milk (qt)12.313.913 In other staple products, the prices have gone up very considerably also. For instance, here is a table which may interest you. Sept.1940 Sept.1941IncreasePercent Sugar 10 lbs51.060.018 Flour (10 lbs)40.147.518 Lard (lb)9.314.657 Evap.Milk(14½ oz can)7.08.420 Cheese lb.25.732.727 Onions lb3.64.217 Salmon, red (16 oz. can)25.933.730 Corn (#2 can)10.511.812 Sorry the tables did not come thru well. These tables compare prices in 1940 to 1941 to reflect war effects. Compared to now, eggs are only up about 3x, potatoes 10x, bread 20x, at least in my town Oct prices.
