Pennies to Dollars Calculator
Convert pennies to dollars and dollars to pennies with our easy-to-use coin conversion calculator
Convert Pennies ⇄ Dollars
Each penny is worth 1 cent ($0.01)
100 pennies equal 1 dollar
Conversion Results
Conversion formula: dollars = pennies ÷ 100
Quick reference: 100 pennies = $1.00
Fun fact: The penny was the first currency authorized by the US in 1792
Value Analysis
Common Penny Conversions
Popular Penny Amounts
100 pennies = $1.00
500 pennies = $5.00
1,000 pennies = $10.00
5,000 pennies = $50.00
10,000 pennies = $100.00
Large Penny Collections
50,000 pennies = $500.00
100,000 pennies = $1,000.00
500,000 pennies = $5,000.00
1 million pennies = $10,000.00
Dollar to Pennies
$1 = 100 pennies
$5 = 500 pennies
$10 = 1,000 pennies
$50 = 5,000 pennies
$100 = 10,000 pennies
Penny Facts
• A penny roll contains 50 pennies ($0.50)
• Pennies are 19.05mm in diameter
• Made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper
• Abraham Lincoln has been on pennies since 1909
U.S. Coin Values
Penny Collection Tips
Collect pennies in coin rolls for easy banking
A standard penny roll holds 50 pennies ($0.50)
Check for rare pennies - some can be valuable!
Wheat pennies (1909-1958) are collector favorites
About Pennies and Dollar Conversion
What is a Penny?
A penny is the smallest denomination U.S. coin, worth 1 cent or 1/100th of a dollar. It was the first currency authorized by the United States in 1792 and has significant historical importance in American monetary history.
Historical Background
- •First authorized by the U.S. in 1792
- •Abraham Lincoln featured since 1909
- •Lincoln Memorial (1959-2008), now Lincoln Shield
- •Originally made of copper, now zinc with copper coating
Conversion Formula
Dollars = Pennies ÷ 100
Pennies = Dollars × 100
- 1 penny: $0.01 (1 cent)
- 100 pennies: $1.00 (100 cents)
- Coin roll: 50 pennies = $0.50
- Bank box: 2,500 pennies = $25.00
Tip: Use this calculator for penny counting, piggy bank totals, or determining the value of your penny collection!