What pennies should I hold onto?

So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
  • 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com) ...
  • 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1992 Close AM Reverse. ...
  • 1972 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1995 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1999 Wide AM Reverse. ...
  • 1983 Double Die Reverse.
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What pennies are worth holding onto?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation. ...
  • 15. 1995 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die) ...
  • 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date - High 7) ...
  • 1999 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Close AM) ...
  • 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Ear) ...
  • 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Reverse)
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What years of pennies should I look for?

  • 1872 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny–"L" on Ribbon. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1943 Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze Alloy. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. ...
  • 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Cent.
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What pennies should I be looking for in my pocket change?

You may have some coins worth big money sitting in your pocket right now. There are many valuable U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today.
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  • 1972 Lincoln Cent With a Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1999 Wide "AM" Reverse Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime. ...
  • 1995 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent.
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Is it worth keeping old pennies?

For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more.
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YOU NEED TO WEIGH EVERY 1983 PENNY AND LOOK FOR THIS RARE PENNY WORTH MONEY!!



What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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How much is a copper penny worth 2021?

How Much Is A Copper Penny Worth 2021? The uncirculated condition is the only condition in which these coins sell for a premium. It is priced around $0.20 to buy a 2021 penny without a mint mark and $0.00 to buy a 2021 penny with a mint mark. A MS 65 grade for a 30 in uncirculated condition.
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What coins are valuable in 2021?

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
  • 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS65 – Sotheby's, $18,872,250.
  • 1787 $15 Wing Punch Brasher Doubloon, MS65 – Heritage Auctions, $9,360,000.
  • 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle, PCGS AU50 – Stack's Bowers Galleries, $8,400,000.
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Why is a 1958 D penny rare?

One of the biggest and rarest errors for Wheat Pennies is the 1958 Doubled Die Error. Only three examples are known to exist, with only two being officially graded by PCGS, a third party grader. Doubling can be seen very clearly on the obverse of the coin.
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Is it worth keeping copper pennies?

So, your best option is to keep those copper pennies until they get rid of the penny, and sell them then. It will be a nice way to make so money! It might seem not worth it now, but in 2026 you will smile upon the day you started to save copper pennies! Thank you for reading, and good luck coin roll hunting!
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Are 1983 pennies worth anything?

Most 1983 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are pennies before 1982 worth more?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years. So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.
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What 1970s pennies are worth money?

Most 1970 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1970 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are 1999 pennies worth anything?

Most 1999 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1999 penny with no mint mark and the 1999 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much is a 1982 penny worth?

Most 1982 pennies in circulated condition are only worth either their face value of $0.01 or their weight in copper if they are of the copper variety. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
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How much is a 1972 penny worth?

The 1972 penny with no mint mark and the 1972 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1972 S penny is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.
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Why is the 1941 penny worth so much?

The most valuable variety of the 1941 wheat penny by far is one in which the obverse face has been struck twice, an error known as a doubled die. Depending on the color (red being worth the most), lower grades of this coin can be worth over $80, and this increases dramatically in higher grades.
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Is a 1960 penny worth anything?

The 1960 penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $7 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. The 1960 D penny with the small date is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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What coins are worth in 2022?

The “Big Four” U.S. Rare Coins At 2022 CSNS Convention
  • Sultan of Muscat 1804 dollar. ...
  • Eliasberg 1894 San Francisco dime. ...
  • Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head nickel. ...
  • Simpson 1943 bronze cent.
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What is the most desirable coin?

9 of the most valuable coins in the world
  • The 1787 Brasher Doubloon. ...
  • The 1787 Fugio cent. ...
  • The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
  • The 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
  • The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
  • The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel. Scott Olson/Getty Images. ...
  • Morgan Silver Dollars. H.
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Are 2021 pennies rare?

Most 2021 Lincoln pennies aren't valuable. However these pennies can sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
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How much is a 2020 d penny worth?

Most 2020 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2020 penny with no mint mark and the 2020 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Will there be a 2023 penny?

Today it costs a little over 2 cents to make the “one cent piece,” so the United States Mint has decided that it will stop production of the penny. In late 2022, pennies will be phased out and the last batch of pennies will be minted in April 2023.
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