Penny · 2022
2022 Penny Value
A 2022 penny is worth $0.01 to $0.57 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
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About the 2022 penny
The 2022 cent is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper), weighing 2.5 g, 19.05 mm across, from a design by Victor David Brenner. It was struck at Denver, Philadelphia — 6,359,600,000 coins in all.
For scale, 2022 mintage was 389% higher than in 2025, when 1,300,400,000 were struck.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 3,129,200,000, against 3,230,400,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 3,230,400,0003230.4M | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.39 |
| No mint mark | 3,129,200,0003129.2M | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.57 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2022 penny
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Where is the mint mark
It sits on the obverse, just below the date. No letter means Philadelphia — normal, not rare. What the letter means →
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 1 collector version of the 2022 2022 penny — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 649,365.
| Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof | S | 649,365649K | $3.97 |
What to do with your 2022 penny
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 6,359,600,000 and a best circulated value of $0.57, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
1 Cent "Lincoln Cent - Shield Reverse"
- Composition
- Copper plated zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Diameter
- 19.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.55 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Victor David Brenner
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 2022 penny worth?
A circulated 2022 penny is worth $0.01 to $0.57 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2022 pennies were made?
About 6,359,600,000 in total — Denver 3,230,400,000, Philadelphia 3,129,200,000.
Are there rare 2022 penny varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S penny from 2022?
An S mint mark on a 2022 penny means a collector coin from San Francisco — 1 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 649,365. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2022 penny graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $0.57, from a mintage of 6,359,600,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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