Several rare versions of the single cent coins, which were officially discontinued in November, are incredibly valuable ...

The first year the half-cent was minted for circulation was 1793, and over 35,000 coins were released that year. Few of those survive. This first version of the half-penny shows Lady Liberty facing ...

President Donald Trump said he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.Will Trump's order make the penny disappear?

Sometimes your small change can be turned into a small fortune, so it’s important to know how to identify these half dollars.

Discover 12 coins from the 1940s worth far more than face value. Learn how these hidden treasures could help you earn extra ...

Because while the U.S. Mint is no longer turning out pennies, there is no shortage of them in the country. The agency estimates there are at least 240 million pennies in “circulation” in the country.

In an unexpected twist of fate, the discontinuation of pennies has led to a surge in their value, with some rare coins fetching astronomical prices at auction. This article delves into the recent ...

Online sellers have already started listing boxes of brand-new 2025 pennies for $1,000 or more.

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Have you checked your rare coin collection recently? Well you could be sitting on a fortune without even realising if you ...

Has the end of penny production found another victim?