What if you find a 1983 penny with no doubling but also without a mint mark? Depending on the condition, those could be worth anywhere from $1-$2 to - you guessed it - 1 cent.

In fiscal year 2024, it took 3.7 cents to produce and distribute one penny, according to the 2024 U.S. Mint report. The 2024 cost was up by 20% from the previous year, according to the report.

In fiscal year 2024, it took 3.7 cents to produce and distribute one penny, according to the 2024 U.S. Mint report. The 2024 cost was up by 20% from the previous year, according to the report.

If your 1983 penny has no mint mark and the word “one cent” on the reverse side of the coin has a doubling effect, creating a sort of 3-D image, it could be worth thousands of dollars.

The 1995 Doubled Die Penny is notable for its evident doubling in the word "LIBERTY," particularly in the letter "B," although it's not as noticeable as on the 1972 Doubled Die coins.