A Rare 1943 Wheat Penny In Your Coin Jug Could Be Worth $100,000 or More
To say that I was excited when I found a 1943 Wheat penny in an old coin collection would be an understatement. According to Luxe Digital, a version of that coin “sold for $1,750,000 in 2010.” So when I see people down at the Fort Myers Publix dumping all their change into the coin machine I wonder if they took the time to check those coins first.
There’s a lot of unique coins that could net you quite a bit of cash. We’ve talked before about this with the unique Wisconsin quarter. If you found that one it might have made you 6 grand. But let’s talk about the penny that could make you a millionaire.
So here’s the story. Back in 1943, World War 2 was raging and the US Government needed the copper for ammunition. So they made almost all of the pennies that year out of steel. There was still material left in the mint presses from the 1942 production so they accidentally made one batch out of copper. Only about 20-40 of those pennies are out there. A used one, as most are, can net you from $100,000 – $500,000. A very specific version of this penny could could be worth 2 million.
How do I know if I have the copper 1943 Wheat Penny?
This is a very simple test. Go get a magnet. If the coin sticks to the magnet, it’s made of steel and worth about 10 cents. If the penny does not stick to the magnet, you’ve got one. Call off work tomorrow because you need to go get that penny appraised.
30 Companies Hiring for Part Time Work From Home Jobs In Florida
Let’s face it, inflation is beating us up. For me, it’s an extra $50 a month for health insurance, the cable and internet bill doubled and home owners insurance is about to make my mortgage payment go up. I just don’t know how much, yet. Could be hundreds a month. And let’s not forget, you gotta eat. Publix put the Chicken Tender Sub on sale and today’s sale price is about the same as last year’s regular price. This is not fun. Jobs In Florida don’t come with the pay increases needed to keep up with inflation.
Add in the fact that our area in Southwest Florida took a huge hit from Hurricane Ian and a lot of businesses down here simply don’t exist anymore. So much for picking up some part time hours. So where can you find a little extra income to help make ends meet? This falls into the category of “I don’t need a different job, I need another job.”
I found a decent amount of these types of jobs on flexjobs. There’s a wide variety of skills these companies are looking for, so maybe something fits you.
So what do you need for these Jobs In Florida?
Just checking a few of these it looks like they want you to have a dedicated work space. Some ask that you have an ethernet cable plugged in to your computer and not wifi. Do some research, everything starts off with having a good resume. And not all of these will be exactly what you’re looking for. Maybe none of them are. But this should get you a good start. I picked out one or two of the jobs available for each listing, but there’s always more. Good luck!
Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen.