In the early 1970s, rising copper prices threatened to make pennies worth more as metal than currency. To cut costs, the U.S. Mint conducted trials of alternative metals, including 96% aluminum alloy. From late 1973 Continue reading
Aluminum Penny
Why the 1974 Aluminum Penny Could Be Worth Over $250,000 — and Why Owning It Is Illegal
The 1974 aluminum penny is one of the most captivating mysteries in modern U.S. numismatics. Created during a test-run due to soaring copper prices, these pennies were never officially released and were intended to be Continue reading