Sell Your Pennies by the Pound Pre-1982 pennies are 95% copper and can be worth 2–3x face value in bulk to metal buyers and collectors—especially if melting laws are relaxed.
Find Hidden Treasures in Your Change Check old jars and piggy banks for rare mint errors or low-mintage coins—some can sell for hundreds or even thousands online.
Flip “Final Penny” Collectible Commemorative penny items—like framed sets, artwork, or novelty gifts—are now trending on Etsy and eBay, thanks to rising nostalgia.
Offer Coin Sorting or Appraisal Service With more people trying to offload coins, there's a growing market for coin appraisers and sorters. Turn a hobby into a side hustle.
Trade in Bulk for Gift Card Coin-counting machines at grocery stores (like Coinstar) offer bonus gift cards with no fees when you exchange coins—a hidden way to stretch your cents.
Profit From the Shift to Digital Spare Change With pennies gone, round-up investing apps (like Acorns) are exploding in popularity—early adopters benefit from compounding micro-investments.