WHY SOME 2000-D PENNIES ARE WORTH BIG MONEY
While most 2000-D Lincoln pennies are worth face value, ultra-high-grade examples (MS-69 Red) can sell for 800–800–2,500+. Here’s how to spot a premium penny in your collection.

KEY FACTORS THAT DRIVE VALUE
- Mint State Grade (MS-69 Red):
- Full red luster (no toning or wear).
- Zero imperfections under 5x magnification.
- Rarity: Fewer than 1 in 10 million 2000-D pennies reach this condition.
- Certification: PCGS/NGC-graded coins sell for 10x more than raw coins.
Record Sale: A 2000-D MS-69 Red penny sold for $2,500 at auction.
HOW TO SPOT A HIGH-VALUE 2000-D PENNY
- Check the Mint Mark: Must be “D” (Denver).
- Examine the Color:
- RD (Red): Bright copper, uncirculated = $800+.
- RB (Red-Brown): Slight toning = 5–5–50.
- BN (Brown): Circulated = $0.01.
- Magnify the Details:
- Look for full wheat lines on the reverse.
- No scratches, dings, or cleaning marks.
2000-D PENNY VALUE CHART
Grade | Value |
---|---|
MS-65 | 3–3–6 |
MS-66 | 6–6–9 |
MS-67 | 9–9–17 |
MS-68 | 50–50–75 |
MS-69 | 800–800–2,500 |
OTHER VALUABLE 2000 PENNY ERRORS
- 2000 “Wide AM” Penny ($35,000+):
- Extra space between “A” and “M” in “AMERICA”.
- Doubled Die Obverse (500–500–5,000):
- Doubling in “LIBERTY” or date.
WHERE TO SELL YOUR 2000-D PENNY
- Get It Graded (PCGS/NGC for top value).
- Sell Through:
- Heritage Auctions (for MS-69 examples).
- eBay (use title: *”2000-D Lincoln Cent MS-69 Red NGC/PCGS”*).
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