These pennies are punched one at a time in our shop in Angleton, TX. They are real pennies. After the cross being punch out they are then cleaned to make them shine. They look like they are new, but they are old just cleaned. You can use them to help spread the work of Christ. Share them with family, friends or a stranger at the store or on the street. God will use them. REMEMBER HE WAS THE ONE SENT (CENT). They make it easy to witness for Jesus. They are just a reminder of what Jesus did for us and that he loves us. There are 500 pennies per bag.