There may be a penny shortage, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your one-cent coins are super valuable.

While pennies might be harder to find in circulation, their rarity doesn’t automatically translate to high worth. Most pennies remain worth their face value, so don’t rush to cash in on your collection just yet.
https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5607382-does-your-penny-have-these-small-features-it-could-be-worth-thousands/