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Lincoln Memorial cent1992 Penny Value
When worn, every 1992 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1992 Close AM Penny (about $520 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1992-D Close AM Penny (about $350 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1992 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.
- 1992 (Wide AM)Philadelphia · Included in the 4,648,905,000 1992 total; not counted separately.1¢worn
- 1992 Close AMPhiladelphia · Included in the 4,648,905,000 1992 total; not counted separately.$520worn$2,100MS-60
- 1992-D (Wide AM)Denver · Included in the 4,448,673,300 1992-D total; not counted separately.1¢worn
- 1992-D Close AMDenver · Included in the 4,448,673,300 1992-D total; not counted separately.$350worn$1,700MS-60
- 1992-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 4,176,560 made
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
- On the tails side, the A and M of AMERICA nearly touch (Close AM). Normal 1992 cents have a clear gap: 1992 Close AM, 1992-D Close AM
- Compare the complete reverse with a verified 1992 Close AM reference before attributing it: 1992 Close AM, 1992-D Close AM
Mint marks
1992 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 1992 penny worth?
When worn, every 1992 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1992 Close AM Penny (about $520 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1992-D Close AM Penny (about $350 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1992 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1992 pennies made for circulation: the 1992 Close AM Penny (about $520 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1992-D Close AM Penny (about $350 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1992 penny?
1992 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 1992 penny silver or copper?
1992 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.
How many 1992 pennies were made?
Recorded mintages for 1992 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 4.6 billion and Denver 4.4 billion, about 9.1 billion in all.
Is a 1992 penny rare?
Most are not: about 9.1 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1992 Close AM Penny (about $520 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1992-D Close AM Penny (about $350 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1992 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1992 varieties and errors include the 1992 Close AM Penny (about $520 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1992-D Close AM Penny (about $350 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.