(NEXSTAR) — Amid a widespread penny shortage that has prompted businesses to offer snacks, drinks, and gift cards (as well as warnings about incorrect change) in exchange for Lincoln cents, you may ...

The final printing of pennies took place on Wednesday in Philadelphia, bringing an end to mintings of the 1-cent denomination in US currency. While the penny still retains its value of $0.01, some ...

Change is coming to how we make change – the penny will soon be no more. In early 2024, President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies. Why? His reasoning echoes a ...

As the federal government prepares to mint its final set of pennies, collectors are turning their attention to Lincoln Wheat varieties, anticipating a surge in their value. Experts at Tulsa Gold & ...

For more than 100 years, the Lincoln Wheat Cent, often just called the “wheat penny,” has sparked the interest of collectors — partially because of their rarity and partially because of their historic ...

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 ...

Americans are holding an estimated $60-$90 in coins per household. While some rare pennies are valuable, most are worth only a few cents. Consumers can exchange coins for cash at banks, credit unions, ...

Change is coming, but it won't be in the form of a penny anymore. After 233 years of production, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced the production of the penny will come to an end, and soon, ...

The pennies sitting in your jar, piggy bank or on the counter can add up. However, those pennies will eventually be a thing of the past. Starting in 2026, the U.S. Treasury will no longer produce ...