But in the world of coin collecting, certain pennies are worth far more than one cent—some have sold for thousands, even millions of dollars. These coins are typically rare due to minting errors, low ...

"The United States Mint will continue to manufacture pennies while an inventory of penny blanks exists," the spokesperson ...

So-called "wheat pennies" get their name from the back of the coin having stalks of wheat encircling the "One Cent" text.

After more than 200 years, the U.S. bids adieu to the penny, citing high production costs and shifting economic practices.

“You can go to your own bank or credit union and not pay any fee,” said Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at NerdWallet. Both NerdWallet and Bankrate offer tip sheets on exchanging coins for ...

The penny was first issued by the government in 1793. Since 1909, the profile of President Abraham Lincoln has adorned the obverse side of the coin that is made of zinc and copper. Americans have ...

There is currently no official plan to recall pennies, and financial institutions are expected to continue accepting them. While pennies will remain legal tender, they will gradually disappear from ...

The penny, first introduced in 1793 and bearing President Abraham Lincoln’s likeness since 1909, has long been a fixture of American life. But critics argue it is increasingly obsolete in a ...

(NEXSTAR) — Grab your coin purse: The U.S. may be on the verge of ditching its penny. The U.S. Treasury ... foresee a spike in the value of Abraham Lincoln’s coin, either.

How much does it cost to make a penny, and are we ‘losing’ money on other coins? Experts at All About Coins in Salt Lake City recently told Nexstar’s KTVX they don’t foresee a spike in the value of ...