The penny or once-cent coin is the lowest denomination of the United States's currency. The most recent version of the penny is the Lincoln cent. The Lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. Since 1985 it has been minted with 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper. It's basically a zinc core with a 'very' thin copper jacket.
Valuable Pennies To Look For
Some metal heads (those who are into semi precious and precious metals) collect pennies older than 1986 and sell them in bulk, as the metal melt value is worth almost 3x the face value. It's illegal to melt these coins down however. If it weren't we probably wouldn't have any pennies older than 1986 in circulation. In fact a rough average of metal value for a $25 box of pennies is $35 = $45. I personally would spend $25 to make $35 all day long wouldn't you :). To bad we can't sell them as scrap.
- Sealed Wheat Penny Rolls with Indian Heads Showing Rare Steel Mix Cent Coins Lot. 1922 NO D Strong Reverse Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny Beautiful Coin Rare Date. 26 bids Ending Feb 10 at 6:50PM PST 4d 17h. 1922 NO-D Wheat Penny, Rare Lincoln Cent - Highly Collectible Coin.
- Since pennies hold a special place in almost every coin collector's heart, demand for high-quality coins can drive the value through the roof. Here are 15 of the most valuable U.S. Pennies, based on over 250,000 public records and auction sales figures.
These pennies are worth more than face value already and have a potential to increase in value over time as they become more rare. All Wheat Pennies. They are all worth at least three times face value unless they are heavily damaged or just plain worn totally out. Pennies Dated Before 1982. In mid-1982, the composition was changed to 97.5% zinc.
Valuable Pennies From The 60s
Were in the process of detailing all the Lincoln Pennies from 1959 to 2021 and are hoping to have them done by the end of August at the latest. We have tons of user submitted photos, and have to edit those down too. So hang on and be sure to bookmark our page (Ctrl+D) and tell your friends.
