1996-S cents were only struck for sale as part of proof sets. In their original package, they retail for about $1 to $1.50.
If the coin has been removed from its package and spent, that destroyed most or all of its collector value, unfortunately.
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.....1 cent. It is in common circulation and is made out of copper-plated zinc. It isn't worth anything more than face value.
If they're dated 1961 or later, 20 cents. Older ones may be worth a couple of cents each, or much more, depending on their date and mint mark. But you'd need to check each one and post a new question.
Must you end with? I would say none.
It's probably only worth face value, except as a conversation piece / curiosity. All US pennies since 1983 are made almost entirely of zinc, covered with a thin coating of copper. If the coating was never applied at the mint, or someone dipped the coin in acid the silver-colored zinc core will become visible. No circulating US coins have contained any silver since 1969, and pennies were never made of silver because they would have been worth more than dimes.
Yes. Silver coins are worth more than face value.