"Until 1793, when the United States Government first began ... each different section by a local name." "This coin is a Spanish real, with a general value of 12½ cents. It first came into ...

A spokesperson for the Treasury Department confirmed to USA TODAY that the government recently made its final order of penny blanks, flat metal discs that become coins. The United States Mint will ...

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

Washington, DC, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the opening of sales for the 2025 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 20 at noon EDT. Orders are ...