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Worth a Mint: Rare Canadian Penny Up for Auction
A Canadian penny minted in 1936 is coming up for auction next month. It’s one of three pennies in existence with a small dot under the date. This special coin is expected to fetch over $250,000.
1936 Dot cent back
A Canadian penny minted in 1936 is coming up for auction next month.
It's one of three pennies in existence with a small dot under the date.
This special coin is expected to fetch over $250,000.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Cristiano Bierrenbach, vice president of International Numismatics at Heritage Auctions, the company selling the precious penny.