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While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...

Values can shift depending on the penny. A few stand out as being of particular interest because of their uncommon pressing or special markings. Copper pennies issued in 1943 are extremely rare ...

Values can shift depending on the penny. A few stand out as being of particular interest because of their uncommon pressing or special markings. Copper pennies issued in 1943 are extremely rare ...

The first penny was 100% copper, per the U.S. Mint. Then, in 1856 the “Flying Eagle” scent started production with 88% copper, the American Plating Company says.

Today’s pennies are composed of only 2.5% copper, and the rest is zinc, according to the Mint. Has this been tried before? This isn’t the first time a politician has waged war on the penny.

1943 Copper Penny: Almost all 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel, but a few copper versions were mistakenly minted. These pennies are scarce and can be worth up to $85,000.

1943 copper pennies are among the most valuable, but even these are unlikely to be found in circulation. Resources like "The 2026 Red Book" and professional grading services can help determine a ...

The penny will remain legal tender and will still be accepted at retailers nationwide, but its long-term phaseout marks the end of an era for the copper-colored coin.

Back at the Copper Penny Grille, Gref said nostalgia over the penny supersedes its lack of financial value. “Well, I don’t know if we should look at it as a loss or a gain,” she said.

The humble penny, once a pocket staple, has long since lost its shine in American commerce, but it retains devoted fans who see value beyond its monetary worth. In North Carolina's Copper Penny ...

Copper Penny opened a new location at 743 Saluda Ave. in Columbia’s Five Points on March 12, 2025. Chris Trainor [email protected] This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM.