50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)
Little-known facts and amazing trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you already know?
Error Coins
If damage happens to a coin before it leaves the Mint, then that coin is considered an error coin or a mistake. (On the other hand, if damage happens to a coin after it has left the US Mint facility is considered ‘damaged’ and it is generally worth very little.) Error coins are rare and valuable because they are legit — they entered circulation that way and are relatively few in number. Here’s a list of well-known U.S. coin errors, how to determine a true error coin from a fake one, the most valuable error coins to look for, and how to spot new errors on coins — because new errors are being discovered all the time!
Do You Have Any 1998 Pennies?… There’s A 1998 Penny That Is Worth More Than $5,000!
Does your 1998 penny have a mint mark (little letter) under the date? A 1998-S penny is usually worth more than a 1998-D penny. But even a 1998 penny WITHOUT a letter could be worth $5,000 or more! Here’s what you need to know to determine the value of your 1998 pennies.
1997 Penny Value: See Which 1997 Pennies Are Worth More Than Face Value + A List Of 1997 Error Pennies You Can Find In Pocket Change
Have a 1997 penny? Some 1997 pennies are worth more than face value. Find out how much yours is worth here. Plus a list of valuable 1997 penny errors that you can find in spare change!
1966 Quarter Value: See If You Have A 1966 Quarter Worth $11,000… Or A 1966 Silver Quarter!
How much is a 1966 quarter worth? Some 1966 quarters are worth more than face value… as much as $11,000! Find out how much your 1966 quarter is worth here. And how to identify a 1966 silver quarter.
1996 Penny Value Guide: See Which 1996 Pennies Are Worth More Than Face Value + 1996 Error Pennies To Look For
How much is a 1996 penny worth? Find out here the value of all 1996 pennies and 1996 penny errors! See which 1996 Lincoln pennies are rare and valuable, how much your 1996 pennies are worth, and which 1996 error pennies you can even find in pocket change!
Top 10 Most Valuable Pennies List
Believe it or not, the 1909-S VDB penny (worth $650) is NOT the rarest and most valuable penny. Here’s a list of the top 10 most valuable pennies!
Some 1994 Pennies Are Worth Up To $2,000! See How Much Your 1994 Penny Is Worth
Some 1994 pennies are worth more than face value — up to $2,000! Find out how much your 1994 penny is worth here.
1993 Penny Value: Some 1993 Pennies Are Worth $4,600!
1993 pennies are easy to find in spare change — and some of them are worth hundreds or thousands of dollars! Find out how much your 1993 penny is worth here.
Do You Have A 1991 Penny?… It Could Be Worth More Than $5,000!
Some 1991 pennies are worth more than face value… up to many thousands of dollars! See how much your 1991 penny is worth.
1987 Pennies Are Worth More Than Face Value (Up To $2,000 Apiece!)
Some 1987 pennies are worth more than $2,000! Here’s what you should be looking for on your 1987 pennies to see if you have any rare and valuable ones. Plus a list of 1987 penny errors. See how much your 1987 pennies are worth right here!
