The $3.5 Million 1943 Steel Penny Might Still Be in Circulation
In the realm of coin collecting, few coins have garnered as much attention and intrigue as the 1943 steel penny. Originally minted during World War II due to a copper shortage, these coins were produced using zinc-coated steel. While over a billion were made, a rare few—the 1943 bronze pennies—were mistakenly struck on leftover copper planchets. These … Read more