Copper Penny, born Donna Ferguson and also known as Carrie Sinclair, is an American adult film actress who rose to prominence in the vintage pornography scene of the early 1980s. Active between 1980 and 1984, she appeared in numerous classic adult films that defined the golden age of porn, including titles such as Trashi, Bad Girls, House of Sin, The Erotic Adventures of Lolita, Scoundrels, Sexboat, and various Swedish Erotica loops. Her distinctive red hair, both on her head and pubic area, earned her the memorable stage name Copper Penny, evoking the copper-colored coin.
As a Caucasian performer from the United States, she brought natural charm and enthusiastic energy to her roles, often portraying seductive or submissive characters in explicit scenarios. Details of her personal life beyond her brief career remain limited, yet her contributions to retro erotica continue to be celebrated in adult film archives and by enthusiasts of vintage adult cinema. Copper Penny's work exemplifies the raw, unpolished style of 1980s porn.