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It's a novelty item, pure and simple.
Think about it. How many others have you seen in circulation? Has there been any coverage on TV, radio, or in the newspapers about the Mint suddenly deciding to change the size of the 1-cent coin?
When the new gold-colored $1 coins were first issued there were was a media blitz with thousands of stories so that consumers would be familiar with them, stores and banks could be ready, etc., etc. The likelihood is somewhat less than zero that genuine mouse-sized pennies would be introduced with no warning.
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It would be a real find because the last Indian Head cents were made in 1909. Please check again and post a new question.
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What is the Value of a tiny Indian head penny 1903?
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