1999 “Wide AM” Penny
What if a single penny could buy you a PlayStation 5?
It sounds crazy… but it is 100% real.
There are three specific Lincoln penny years that collectors are paying serious money for — and one of them has already sold for $660.
Most people spend these coins without ever noticing.
Today, you will learn exactly what to look for, step by step. 
Why This Penny Is So Valuable 
The value comes from a tiny printing mistake called the “Wide AM” error.
On the back of the penny, look at the word:
AMERICA
Normally, the letters A and M are almost touching.
On rare error coins, there is a clear space between the A and the M.
That small gap = big money.
The 3 Important Years to Remember 
Save these years:
1999 – Most valuable
2000 – Still valuable
1998 – Bonus year
All three can contain the same “Wide AM” error.
Step-by-Step: How to Check Your Penny 
Step 1 – Find the Right Year
Look for pennies dated:
- 1999
- 2000
- 1998
Step 2 – Flip the Coin Over
Check the back (reverse side).
Step 3 – Zoom in on “AMERICA”
Focus on the letters A and M.
Step 4 – Look for a Gap
You want to see this:
A M
(space between the letters)
If they are touching → common coin 
If there is space → valuable error
How Much Are These Worth? 
1999 Wide AM Penny
- Perfect condition: up to $660
- Poor / ungraded condition: $110+
Yes… even a damaged one can sell for over $100.
Enough for:
PS5
Headset
A new game
From one penny.
1998 Wide AM Penny
- Sells for $30+
2000 Wide AM Penny
- Sells for $25+
Not life-changing, but still incredible for pocket change.
Why Collectors Pay So Much 
- Error coins are rare
- Many were destroyed or spent
- Demand keeps rising
- Supply is fixed forever
Once collectors lock these coins into private collections, they disappear from the market.
Important Warnings 
Do NOT clean the coin
Do NOT scratch it
Do NOT polish it
Cleaning can destroy 90% of its value.
Store it safely and show it to a coin dealer or grading service if you find one.
Final Thoughts 
Most people scroll past videos like this.
Most people also stay broke.
But sometimes…
Wealth hides in ordinary places:
- A drawer
- A coin jar
- Your wallet
That tiny space between A and M could be worth more than your last paycheck.
Check your change.
It might be gaming season. 
