The 1944 steel penny is a rare and intriguing coin in U.S. numismatics. During World War II, the U.S. Mint produced pennies from zinc-coated steel in 1943 to conserve copper for the war effort. In 1944, production returned to copper, but a few steel planchets from 1943 were mistakenly struck with the 1944 date. These accidental 1944 steel pennies are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity, with only a handful known to exist. Their unique history and scarcity make them valuable pie