Worth a Mint: Rare Canadian Penny Up for Auction
1936 Dot cent back
A Canadian penny minted in 1936 is coming up for auction next month.
This special coin is expected to fetch over $250,000.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Cristiano Bierrenbach, vice president of International Numismatics at Heritage Auctions, the company selling the precious penny.
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