Most people walk past pennies lying on the sidewalk without a second thought. These tiny copper coins clinking around in our ...

The penny might soon be gone, but not forgotten. This family's patriarch instilled a fondness for wheat pennies in its ...

To commemorate the occasion, the United States Mint has partnered with Stack’s Bowers Galleries to auction off 232 sets of ...

“You can go to your own bank or credit union and not pay any fee,” said Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at ...

Wondering whether you have any valuable pennies? Specific years, designs, and initials play a role in determining whether ...

After 232 years, the U.S. penny has been laid to rest. In a Nov. 12 ceremony, the U.S. Mint struck the final, circulating “one-cent coin (penny).” “... The Mint celebrates 232 years of penny ...

After over two centuries, one of America's most iconic coins continues to face ongoing debates about its future production. The penny has been minted since 1793, surviving wars, economic upheavals, ...

For millions of collectors and investors, some coins just make sense to hold on to. The Lincoln wheat penny is one of them. While it might not be the world’s most collected coin, it’s still one of the ...

Guess how many pennies were in his 15 5-gallon jugs. — -- Otha Anders is a true believer in the phrase “a pretty penny.” For 45 years, up until Tuesday, he was the proud owner of a collection ...

Are you ready for a treasure hunt? You could have hundreds of dollars hidden away in a jar, junk drawer or between the cushions of your couch. It's even possible there's a small fortune sitting on the ...

Spoiler alert: Your pennies may not be worth much more than the aforementioned freebies. That is, of course, dependent on a ...

Penny production will stop next year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Wake Forest Economics Professor Robert Whaples about the penny shortage already hitting some businesses. Penny-pinchers are turning ...