Are old British pennies worth anything?

Which UK one penny coins are valuable?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

Why is the 1943 penny worth $1,000,000?

This rare 1943 Lincoln cent is only 1 of 15 known in the world. Photograph courtesy of The Money Museum. This rare cent is one of approximately 15 examples found in circulation. Known as error coins, these rare pennies were made using copper instead of zinc, and were never intended to be struck.

Why is the 1936 UK penny so valuable?

Made in Great Britain during the George V era (1910-1936), this coin is a true piece of British history. Featuring the iconic British denomination of Penny, this coin is a great addition to any collection of British coins. Its rarity and unique design make it a valuable and highly sought-after item.

Which year should you keep pennies?

While most pennies are only worth their face value, certain rare and historical pennies can be valuable to collectors, such as the 1909-S VDB and the 1943 copper penny, with values ranging from a few dollars to thousands of dollars depending on their rarity and condition.

What 1958 penny is worth $1,000,000?

Some pennies worth $1 million. Rare Lincoln Wheat Pennies, minted from 1909-1958, are valued anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars. The Lincoln Wheat Penny was the first U.S. coin to feature a president's image.

What is a rare year for pennies?

1909-P and 1909-S VDB Lincoln Pennies

Around 27,995,000 VDB pennies were struck in Philadelphia and only 484,000 were struck in San Francisco, making this one of the most rare pennies.

Are any pennies from the 1970s worth anything?

1974-S Reverse Brockage of 1973-S Penny: $11,400

“Brockage” coins are prized by collectors because they have the normal design on one side and the mirror image on the other. For example, this 1974-S penny features the standard printed Lincoln portrait on the front and the backward 1973 Lincoln design on the reverse.

Who buys old UK pennies?

At The Britannia Coin Company, we buy all coins, from large collections of historic currency to money box finds, as well as gold and silver bullion coins. Our prices are competitive and transparent, informed by decades of experience buying and selling collectable coins.

Should you clean old UK pennies?

In almost all situations the answer is no, you should not clean old coins. When a coin is graded, the condition of the coin does not include its cleanliness. Collectors of old coins will fully expect a patina to have developed, and most will appreciate the appearance.

How to get rid of pennies in the UK?

Take it to your bank

Some banks now have coin machines that let you pay in your spare change without needing to sort it first. Not all banks offer these machines, and even those that do might not have one in your local branch. However, they should be able to take your coins if you sort them yourself.

Which UK old pennies are worth money?

• 1189-1199 King Richard I Silver Penny. £300.00. ...
• 1199-1216 King John Silver Hammered Penny. £275.00. ...
• 1830-1837 William IV Copper Penny. £80.00. ...
• 1912 Pennies Coins from the Titanic Year. £6.50. ...
• 1944 George VI Penny. £5.00. ...
• 1950 George VI Penny in VF Condition. ...
• 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Penny Unc. ...
• 1966 Jersey One Twelfth of a Shilling.

Should I cash in my pennies now?

So, what should you do with those pennies now? You can continue to spend them. Retailers will continue to accept pennies if you want to pay with exact change. However, you certainly shouldn't save them in the hopes that their value will increase, as that's unlikely to happen in the near future.

Should I start hoarding pennies?

People do not have to feel compelled to hold on to their pennies, according to Harker. “Just to hoard them, I don't see a value in that and I don't see that that's practical,” she says. “Hoarding pennies is not necessarily a good thing, unless they're rare,” she adds.

What is the rarest British penny year?

If you have heard of only one rare coin, there is a good chance that it is the 1933 penny. For some reason this coin, more than any other, has lodged itself in the public consciousness.

What is a 1936 British penny worth today?

£32.00 Current price is: £32.00.

Should I sell my 1943 steel penny now?

Curious to know “how much is a 1943 steel penny worth now”? The value of a 1943 steel penny, as of 2025, typically ranges from 20 cents to $20, depending on its condition and mint mark. Rare error coins, like the 1943-D steel penny with a doubled mintmark, can be worth several hundred dollars.

What penny is worth $250000 today?

Depending on their condition, those 1943 Lincoln wheat pennies would be worth, at most, between $100,000 and $250,000, Feigenbaum said.