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Penny Phase-Out Alert: Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Pennies

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Penny Phase-Out Alert: Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Pennies

As the U.S. Mint quietly winds down penny production and Canada-style penny phase-out talks gain traction in Congress, millions of Americans are staring at overflowing coin jars wondering: What now? The Treasury Department confirmed in November 2025 that new penny minting will drop to near-zero by mid-2026, with lawmakers eyeing a full U.S. penny elimination by 2030 to save an estimated $600 million over a decade. If you’ve got hundreds (or thousands) of pennies collecting dust, now is the perfect …

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One 1943 Penny Mistake Might Be Worth Thousands — Check Now

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This 1943 Penny Error Could Be Worth a Fortune — Look Closely

Imagine pulling a single penny from a drawer and discovering it’s worth more than most people’s cars. That’s not hype — that’s the reality of the 1943 copper penny error, one of the most legendary mistakes in U.S. coin history. While millions of 1943 “steelies” were minted to save copper during World War II, a tiny number of bronze planchets slipped through and got struck with 1943 dates. The result? A forbidden copper 1943 Lincoln cent that collectors will pay …

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This 1943 Wheat Penny Error Could Make You Rich Overnight — Look Twice

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This 1943 Wheat Penny Error Could Make You Rich Overnight — Look Twice

If you’ve ever dug through old jars of change or inherited a coffee can full of pennies from grandpa, stop everything. One tiny mistake on a common Wheat Penny could turn those dusty coppers into a five- or even six-figure payday. We’re talking about the legendary 1943 Copper Wheat Penny — the holy grail of Lincoln Wheat cent errors that still hides in circulation and attic stashes. Most people know the famous story: In 1943, the U.S. Mint switched to …

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