6 Pennies That Could Go Up in Value Now That the US Isn't Minting Anymore
The U.S. discontinued minting pennies in November 2025 after 232 years. With no more production, certain pennies could go up in value over the next few decades.
In fact, many of these valuable coins might be hiding in your change stash. Here are six pennies that could go up in value now that the U.S. no longer mints them.
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1. Indian Head Penny
Created by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, Indian Head pennies were minted from 1859 to 1909. The penny actually represents Lady Liberty, with Longacre’s daughter being the model. While you might not get thousands for these pennies, they could be worth between $1 and $200.
2. 1943 Steel Penny
During World War II, the U.S. conserved copper, leading to the production of pennies made from zinc-coated steel. These coins have a silver appearance and stick to a magnet. If you find one of these pennies in your collection, it could be worth $1 to $3,000, depending on the condition. An estimated 1 billion steel pennies were produced.
3. 1922 No D Penny
Due to a minting error and aggressive die polishing, the Denver mint accidentally removed the “D” mint mark. 1992 pennies with the “D” completely removed are very rare and can fetch a high price tag. Even a partially removed “D” could be valuable. While the Denver mint produced over 7 million pennies during 1922, only about 25,000 are estimated to have the “D” removed, Lincoln Cents reported. These pennies can range from $300 to $10,000.
4. 1943 Copper Penny
Another 1943 penny that is worth much more is the 1943 Copper penny. These pennies were accidentally minted in copper during the transition to zinc-plated steel. Because of their accidental nature, these pennies can be worth tens of thousands of dollars and are highly sought after by collectors. Estimates show that only about 40 genuine copper pennies were produced, per U.S. Mint.
5. 1972 Double Die Obverse Penny
A double-die error occurs when the coin is struck twice with the same die, which creates a ghost-like appearance on the “LIBERTY” or the date. The mint quickly caught the mistake, with an estimated 75,000 to 100,000 coins circulating. These coins already go for $100 to $650 a piece, and their value is expected to increase over the next few decades.
6. 1857 Flying Eagle Penny
Up until 1858, pennies were 100% copper. This means any pennies minted before this date are worth more than face value, even if they don’t have a minting error. Standard 1857 pennies in your collection can be worth $30 to $250, while pristine-condition pennies or those with printing errors can fetch over $10,000. According to Coin Mintages, around 2,000 to 3,000 pennies were minted in 1857, making them a rare find.
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