THE $35,250 PENNY: ULTRA-RARE 2000 MINT ERRORS WORTH A FORTUNE

SHOCKING DISCOVERIES: PENNIES STRUCK ON WRONG PLANCHETS

While most 2000 Lincoln pennies are worth face value, bizarre mint errors involving wrong planchets have sold for 1,775to1,775to35,250+. Here’s how to spot these accidental treasures in your collection.

TOP 5 MOST VALUABLE 2000 PENNY ERRORS

1. Struck on a Sacagawea Dollar Planchet (10,000–10,000–35,250)

• How to Identify:
  • Golden color (from dollar composition)
  • Larger size (26.5mm vs. normal 19.05mm)
  • Weighs 8.1g (vs. 2.5g for normal pennies)
• Record Sale: $35,250 for an MS-66 example

2. Struck on a Virginia Quarter Planchet (7,000–7,000–26,400)

• Key Features:
  • Silvery color + larger diameter (24.3mm)
  • Partial quarter design visible under magnification
• Auction Record: $26,400 (MS-66)

3. Double Denomination (Struck Over a Dime) (1,000–1,000–5,500)

• Telltale Signs:
  • Mixed designs (Lincoln + dime elements)
  • Weighs 2.27g (dime weight)
• Recent Sale: $4,600 (MS-67)

4. Struck on a Dime Planchet (500–500–3,000)

• Identification:
  • Smaller/silver (17.9mm diameter)
  • Missing copper plating
• Top Price: $2,640 (MS-68)

5. 2000 “Wide AM” Variety (50–50–200)

• Non-Error Rarity: Clear gap between “A” and “M” in “AMERICA”

HOW TO SPOT THESE ERRORS (3 QUICK TESTS)

1. Weigh It:
   • Normal penny = 2.5g
   • Dime planchet = 2.27g
   • Quarter planchet = 5.67g
   • Dollar planchet = 8.1g
2. Measure Diameter:
   • Use calipers to check size anomalies.
3. Check Color/Magnetism:
   • Copper-plated zinc = reddish (non-magnetic)
   • Silver planchets = grayish (may be magnetic)

WHERE TO SELL YOUR RARE ERROR PENNY

1. Get It Certified: PCGS/NGC encapsulation adds 200–500% value.
2. Choose the Right Platform:
   • Heritage Auctions (for errors >$5,000)
   • eBay (for 500–500–5,000 errors)
3. Photograph Clearly: Show both sides + edge to prove authenticity.

DON’T SPEND IT – CHECK YOUR 2000 PENNIES NOW!