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Rare U.S. Mint Auction Nets $16.76 Million in Pennies

1/6/2026

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  • The U.S. Mint sold 232 three-cent sets for $16.76 million at an auction, with the final set fetching $800,000.
  • John Kraljevich of Stack’s Bowers Galleries described the auction as unique.
  • The sets included 2025 pennies and a 24-karat gold penny, each marked with a unique Omega symbol.
  • The event highlights the penny's nostalgic value in American culture despite its decline since 1793.