1983 copper penny 1 1

[Coined and Confused]

Some say that the penny has value others say otherwise.

Can someone please clear this up.

[Greenstang]

Yes a 1983 copper cent has value but they are very hard to find.   
Do you have one? It would weigh about 3.11g if it was genuine.

[Henri Charriere]

You are on the wrong Forum, son.

You're here all of two hours.  Have you got your "Red Book" yet?

What's with this preoccupation with value?

Everyone must go thru an initiation.  You have studiously avoided the Newbie Forum. Why? Sandon doesn't bite; he gives good advice.  Invaluable advice.  He has saved hundreds of collectors from squandering their hard-earned fortunes on scams, some obviously crude; others so well polished if you didn't know better you'd get whatever was being offered -- and probably beg for more.

Start at the beginning. Forget value, possible varieties and stuff that looked like it escaped from one of Robert Ripley's Believe It Or Not museums.

To the knowledgeable, coin collecting is a hobby.  To the uninitiated, it is a virtual universe whose paths are fraught with peril.

Pick up a Red Book and flip thru it's pages.  Find out what appeals to you.  Beginners usually start out with a particular coin they like and acquire more of the same.  If something in a finer grade comes along, they have to make a judgment call. Every aspect of a coin must be considered from compararive rarity to one  no matter how desirable, features too many defects.  You  make mistakes.  We all make mistakes.  The only crime is not just losing  money but failing to learn from your mistakes.

You'll get the hang of it.  And there will always be experienced people around to help guide you down the right path.  Concentrate on the basics and as you develop knowledge and expertise, specialize. My best advice to you is develop an eye for quality pieces.  Ones you will never feel obligated to explain or minimize its flaws.  A good coin needs no sponsor; it sells itself.  🐓 

Edited July 30 by Henri Charriere
Die polishing for clarity.