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There is no gold in any one-cent coins, so what you probably have is a coin that was plated outside of the mint. Another possibility is that it was exposed to heat or some chemical that gave it a golden tone. As such, it's only worth face value.
Assuming you're referring to the tiny letters FG to the side of the Lincoln Memorial on the coin's back, please check your change. ALL cents have those initials; they belong to Frank Gasparro, who designed the reverse side of the coin.
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∙ 10y agoProbably very little. Your coin is an ordinary 1974 US cent that was gold-plated and stamped with the state's name by a private company. It was sold as part of a novelty set of 50 "state pennies" but isn't an official US Mint product.
Some niche collectors will pay extra for a complete set in their original holder. By itself your coin is considered to be an altered piece with no numismatic value although it may have some interest as a conversation piece.
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