The Million Dollar Coin: What Makes the 1943 Copper Penny So Rare?

The Million Dollar Coin: What Makes the 1943 Copper Penny So Rare?

The 1943 Copper Penny value has long fascinated coin collectors and historians worldwide. This rare piece of American minting history is one of the most sought-after coins ever produced. While most 1943 pennies were made from zinc-coated steel due to wartime metal shortages, a few were accidentally struck in copper. This mistake transformed them into … Read more