The 1980 Lincoln penny may seem like an ordinary coin, but some rare varieties and high-grade examples can be valuable to collectors. Key 1980 Penny Varieties & Errors 1980 Wide AM vs. Close AM Some 1980 pennies show variations in the spacing between the letters "A" and "M" in "AMERICA" on the reverse. While not as famous as later Wide AM errors, certain misalignments can make them desirable to collectors. 1980 Off-Center Strikes If a penny was struck off-center, leaving part of the design missi

The Amazing And Colorful History Of The U.S. Penny The History Of Pennies As Currency In The World

A look at the history of the U.S. penny after over 230 years of production ends

A look at the history of the U.S. penny after over 230 years of production ends