$2.98 in clad an old pocket knife and a wtf penny

[zincmaster]

ok i found a penny that is gold colored dated 1999 no mint mark, an old uncle henry knife and some clad. if you know anything about the penny id appreciate it thanks and HH

 

[NaturalJWL]

Check, Treasure in the News, section.

Seems I recall something about a gold penny being placed in circulation.

More than likely it is just a science project.

But, who knows>?

 

[mfitzy111]

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/f/gold-penny-1999.htm

interesting science experiment with changing the color to gold... what a mean thing to do to us MDers... lmao...

 

[mr_larry]

I've got half a dozen of those things from coin roll hunting pennies. They keep coming in from different boxes.