From 1859-1864, the cents were made of a mixture of copper-nickel." The site showcases various Indian Head coins for sale on eBay, ranging from 99 cents for one minted in 1897 to $3,999 for a 1877 ...

The Trump administration has announced plans to discontinue minting new pennies, citing the cost of producing the 1- cent coins in relation to their value and importance in the U.S. currency system.

In 2024, one of these MS 65-graded Indian Head cents was auctioned at Heritage Auctions for a staggering $141,000 (₹1.17 crore), solidifying its place as one of the most valuable pennies in history.