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They aren't. About a billion were minted.
You may be thinking of the famous 1943 pennies that were accidentally struck on bronze blanks instead of steel. Fewer than 20 of these are known to exist and the highest quality ones sell for tens of thousands of dollars.
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What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
Are 1951 pennies rare?
No, the 1951 Lincoln cent is not rare.
Are 1919 pennies rare?
Not really.
Is 1945 coin of India is rare?
Many coins were minted for India in 1945. It is probably not rare.
Where were 1963 pennies minted?
They were minted at the Philidelphi(no mint-mark), Denver(D) mints. These pennies are not rare.
What year is rare for wheat back pennies?
A rare date would be 1909-S VDB.
What are rare everyday pennies?
Uh, the word "everyday" means "ordinary or commonplace" so something that's commonplace can't be rare. If you're asking what are rare dates for Lincoln pennies please see the Related Question for more details.
Should you clean your rare pennies?
NO, cleaning them will probably reduce their value
What dates are rare in wheat pennies?
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How much are 1940s coins worth?
US Coins issued before 1945 were comprised of 90% silver (penny excluded), and have a much higher values than those issued 1945 or after (in general). in 1942-1945, many pennies issued were made of steel (as copper was needed for the war). These war pennies also have a high value due to their rarity.
Any 1962 pennies rare?
No. 2.4 BILLION were minted, and there are no known major varieties.
