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Lincoln Memorial cent1990 Penny Value
When worn, every 1990 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢.
Check your own 1990 penny
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Every 1990 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1990Philadelphia · 6.9 billion made1¢worn
- 1990-DDenver · 4.9 billion made1¢worn
- 1990-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,296,504 made
- 1990 No S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,055 made
The 2 proof pennies listed here were sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find them in change.
How to tell them apart
- A mirror-finish proof (only from proof sets) with NO S under the date: 1990 No S Proof
- Normal 1990-S proofs have an S; a circulation 1990 has no mirror fields: 1990 No S Proof
Mint marks
1990 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1990 penny worth?
When worn, every 1990 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on a 1990 penny?
1990 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1990 penny silver or copper?
1990 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.
Is a 1990 penny rare?
No. About 11.8 billion were made for circulation, so a normal 1990 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.
What 1990 penny errors are worth money?
No major 1990 variety is listed on this page. Errors such as off-center strikes, die cracks and clipped planchets can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.