2020 Penny Errors

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2020 Penny Errors, Varieties, and Values

Microscopic image of a doubled die obverse penny with an arrow showing the doubling behind Lincoln's ear.

2020 penny errors and varieties exist!  Have you found any 2020 doubled dies like these American pennies that are worth money?  Examine both the obverse and reverse of all Lincoln shield cents for doubling in the areas noted with arrows in the pictures on this page.  

2020 Doubled Dies

This article includes an example of a 2020-D Lincoln Cent with feeder finger errors, as well as marked photos of 2020 doubled die reverse and obverse shield cents.  After reading this article you’ll know where to look for the doubling.  You will need to use a coin microscope for this task.

Plus, the best chance of finding mint state 2020 penny errors and varieties is to search through uncirculated 2020 original wrapped bank penny rolls. 

microscopic image with arrow noting the doubled ear on a 2020 penny of value

Additionally, searching 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.  Additionally, images of various doubled die 2020 shield cent varieties to compare coins are available via doubleddie.com.   

Feeder finger Errors on pennies

Through the years many different kinds of feeder fingers of widely varying shapes have been used.  Moreover, some presses use a dial feeder, which looks like the dial of an old rotary phone. – error-ref.com

Microscopic image of a 2020 shield penny with arrows noting the feeder finger errors near Lincoln's eye.

A feeder finger is a moving machine part that delivers a planchet to the striking chamber.  Additionally, it functions as an ejection finger after the strike.  Observe the arrows noting a 2020 feeder finger error penny.

Feeder finger errors are relatively minor, but they’re still collectible.  Feeder finger errors are the result of the feeder finger scraping across the the anvil die.  Therefore, die scrapes appear on a coin as closely spaced, parallel ridges.  – error-ref.com

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2020 Lincoln Cent Value

2020 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a die variety to be valuable.  For instance, a 2020-D 1C Shield cent, graded MS68RD, sold for $5000.00. Moreover, a 2020 1C Shield cent, graded MS69RD, sold for $721.00. 

Grade (Red) 2020 (Philadelphia) 2020-D (Denver)
MS63 (Raw/Typical) $0.10 - $1.00 $0.10 - $1.00
MS67 (High Grade) $25.00 $30.00
MS68 (Scarce) $150.00 $5,000.00 (Record)
MS69 (Flawless) $721.00+ Rare (None Graded)

Values reflect recent PCGS/NGC auction records. Record 2020-D MS68RD sold for $5,000.

However, those values are based on coins in flawless condition.  2020 penny errors are selling for $5 and up in just a coin flip on ebay.  The condition of the coin always impacts value.

Microscopic image of arrows noting a feeder finger scrape behind Lincoln's neck on a 2020 penny.

Are you checking your pocket change?  You could very well strike it rich someday.   Additionally, the image below is of a 2020 D penny with doubling displaying on Lincoln’s Ear.  Furthermore, these are rare pennies worth money and they’re worth looking for along with any errors.

2020 penny struck through mint errors sell for $5 and up on ebay.  Again, values depend on the type of mint error or die variety a coin is designated, as well as the condition of the coin. There are many types of error pennies, like this 2014 clashed die shield cent.

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Author: MarkedMoney.Tech

MarkedMoney.Tech is led by a dedicated coin hunter with years of experience in high-volume roll searching and error identification. Having personally discovered and auctioned rare 2020-W V75 varieties, our mission is to provide collectors with technical, microscopic-level data to help them identify their own 'pocket change' treasures."