Find this 1943 Penny in Missouri and You’re a Millionaire

This is why I really need to check my wife's penny jar. There are a handful of 1943 pennies in circulation that have one unique feature that means if you find it in Missouri, you're likely a millionaire.

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If you know your coin history, you know that 1943 pennies were made out of steel when they were minted. There are a few exceptions that slipped through though that were made from copper instead. The Coin Guy on TikTok showed what you need to look for.

First, you need a 1943 wheat penny.

The copper version is slightly heavier than the steel version. It will NOT stick to a magnet.

This is the last 1943 copper wheat penny that sold at auction for over $800,000.

The current value according to his video which was just shared only 4 days ago is now over a million bucks.

When I was a kid growing up in Missouri, my dad gave me the choice to either collect stamps or coins. I chose stamps. This new video proves that I did NOT choose wisely.

Oh, well. At least we can all follow The Coin Guy on TikTok for the latest valuable rare coins to look for.