The government loses nearly three cents on every penny it mints. On a nickel, it loses nearly nine cents. More nickels would mean steeper losses. America could kill both the penny and the nickel, the ...

Depending on the year, mint and condition, a Lincoln Wheat penny can be valued from several hundred to millions of dollars.

Are your old pennies worth millions? Experts say you shouldn't bank on it. But some are worth hundreds of dollars. Here's how to check yours.