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A LINCOLN penny worth $336,000 is still in circulation today nearly 80 years after being found.<\/p>\n

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The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous error-coins in history, after a rare few were mistakenly manufactured during World War 2.<\/p>\n

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\nWhen they first turned up in circulation in 1947, they captured the public\u2019s imaginationCredit: coins.ha<\/p>\n

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Public fascination for this coin flourished overnight, and it has stayed that way ever sinceCredit: coins.ha
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The gorgeous reddish-brown color adds a tactile texture to the piece.<\/p>\n

On the back, the coin reads \u201cONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u201d.
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The history behind it is just as fascinating, according to Heritage Auctions.<\/p>\n

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The copper used for coining bronze cents was needed for the manufacture of munitions during World War 2, meaning all Lincoln cents were supposed to be struck on zinc-coated steel.<\/p>\n

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