During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies to conserve copper for military use. However, a small number of 1943 pennies were mistakenly struck in copper, making ...

Certain pennies are more valuable than others. A copper penny from 1943 is valuable. At this time, steel was used to make pennies instead of copper because copper was needed for the war effort.

If you find a penny, pick it up as it could bring you a lifetime of luck. These special pennies aren’t magnetic like other one cent coins, but if you are lucky enough to have one of about 40 ...