If you find a penny, pick it up as it could bring you a lifetime of luck. These special pennies aren’t magnetic like other one cent coins, but if you are lucky enough to have one of about 40 ...

During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies to conserve copper for military use. However, a small number of 1943 pennies were mistakenly struck in copper ...

Re “So long, penny! Trump orders U.S. to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints” (Feb. 10): Consider this solution to the penny problem. In 1943, copper became so dear that to ...

Made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc alloy ... of the coin may sell for $100,000 and up. If you have any 1943 wheat pennies, it’s worth taking them to a coin dealer to see how much you ...

There are rare pennies out there that are worth serious money, and you might actually have one. The odds aren’t great—but ...