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Why the 1974 Aluminum Penny Could Be Worth Over $250,000 — and Why Owning It Is Illegal

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Debbi
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

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