The 1943 steel penny is one of the most unique and talked-about coins in U.S. history—and it’s caught the attention of both collectors and investors. Struck during World War II, ...

Collecting rare coins can be a lucrative hobby, as you never know when you might stumble upon a piece worth a small ...

The 1943 steel penny remains one of the most famous coins in U.S. numismatic history. With copper required for World War II military equipment, the United States Mint experimented with alternative ...

Rare coins can be good to collect as you never know which piece is worth an absolute fortune. Some designs might hold a staggering value, while others aren't worth keeping in your possession.

Before you toss your old pennies in the coin jar, take a closer look at them. They could be worth thousands of dollars to avid coin collectors -- that's a lot of money for pennies. Explore More: 6 ...

In 1943, the U.S. switched to zinc-coated steel to help save copper during World War II. More than one billion 1943 steel cents were struck, Gainesville Coins reported, but some were accidentally ...

This 50-coin roll of 1943 Steel Pennies showcases a unique piece of American history. During World War II, the U.S. Mint struck these one-cent coins in steel with a zinc coating to conserve copper for ...

These coins are some of the few bronze planchets, blank coins with no designs, printed in 1943. In 2016, one of these pennies sold at auction for $282,000. 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny ...

GoBankingRates also said that the 1944-S Steel Wheat Penny could fetch as much as $1.1 million with “circulating coins” going for as much as $408,000 to $409,000.