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What is the value of a steel penny?

Updated: 9/11/2023
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Steel cents were struck in 1943, during the depth of WWII, because copper was needed for the war effort.

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It really depends on the condition. They are worth about 5 cents if in average circulated condition and have nearly all the plating, only about 2 cents if there are any spots of rust on the coin. The mintmark really doesn't make much of a difference, though the "S" mintmark is the least common of the 3. If the coin is in uncirculated condition, it might be worth about a dollar or two. Beware though, some coins have been replated by private individuals, these coins have no collector value except for 2 cents or so.

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