[a fool in paradise]

The 1944 steel penny isn’t worth much. Unless there was something real unique about the minting.

[PLMerite]

The 1944 steel penny isn’t worth much. Unless there was something real unique about the minting.”

Pennies were made out of steel in 1943. A few steel blanks were accidentally fed into the presses in 1944. They are extremely rare and worth much money.

[Repeat Offender]

If by "real unique about the minting" you mean the fact it was minted and released into the money supply, then yes.

For 1943, you'd be correct as these are not all that rare. But in 1944, steel pennies were not intended for release, which is why they are quite rare.

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But if you are still not convinced and happen to have an authentic one lying around - let me know and I'll be happy to give you $20 and take it off your hands.