Tag: World War II

All images courtesy of Wikimedia Commons   Pennies usually aren’t worth that much, but this particular penny is worth way more than meets the eye.   If you have a penny from 1943 in your wallet or under your couch cushions, you might be in for a hefty payday.   These coins might resemble any other penny, but there was a mistake made during the printing process that makes them extremely rare.   In 1943, America was in the midst of World War II and in order to save copper for the war effort, pennies were made with steel...