It is worth face value unless it is uncirculated.
its worth 1 cent.
It's worth 2 cents for the copper.
My guess would be that it was plated with gold (or a gold-colored metal) after minting, and that it is thus worth about a penny.
It's just face value. Millions are still in circulation.
Sorry, It's a novelty coin with no numismatic value.
The density of a penny from 1979 is about 7.11 grams per cubic centimeter.
The U.S. never issued an SBA penny, only $1 coins 1979-81 and 1999. You may have a privately-minted novelty piece.
No. The U.S. has never made a silver penny.
The 1979 Canadian penny was actually released in relatively lower numbers therefore increasing its current value. Depending on the quality of the coin, the 1979 penny has been known to go for as much as $25.00, this is of course for a mint condition coin. For a better estimate of the value of your coin, it is always recommended to have your penny appraised by a professional.
All genuine 1979 cents were struck in bronze. Plating makes it a damaged coin worth only face value. But don't shed any tears - undamaged 1979 pennies found in change are only worth a cent, too.
A 1979 new penny featuring Elizabeth II typically has a face value of one penny, but its actual market value can vary based on condition and demand. In general, these coins are not particularly rare, so they are often worth only a small premium above face value, usually between 5 to 50 cents. However, uncirculated or exceptionally well-preserved examples may fetch slightly higher prices among collectors.