Common Post-1982 US Penny (Copper vs Zinc)
$0.01 (face value)
Estimated value as of 2026 · Common circulated post-1982 US pennies (zinc with copper plating) have no collectible value beyond face value[4][8]
Regular circulation pennies produced after 1982 when composition changed to zinc with copper coating.
Fun fact Face value is $0.01 but cost over $0.02 to produce; the raw materials fluctuate in value, sometimes making them worth more melted down.
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