How much is a 1970 golden penny worth?

Answer 1

One cent. The U.S. doesn't make gold pennies. Your coin has either been plated for use in jewelry, or the copper coating has reacted a bit with the zinc core. The latter can cause a goldish tint

Answer 2

One cent.

It's not gold. It's either been plated for use in a bracelet or other jewelry, or it's been exposed to something like heat or acid that changed its color. Because of the date, my guess is that it was part of a Bicentennial "keepsake" set sold by a private company.

If it were real gold it would be worth over $75 and even the most boneheaded government functionary would never put 75 bucks in circulation for a penny.

Answer 3

Regardless of what country it's from, it's worth 1 penny. No country makes gold pennies for circulation because that much gold would be worth $150 or so at today's prices.

Your coin was either plated or exposed to a chemical that changed its color.

Answer 4

The US never made any gold 1 cent coins, the color is likely just toning and the coin has face value.

Answer 5

The US does not make gold pennies. The coin you have is gold plated. It is considered an altered coin and therefore is worth only face value.