Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according to the U.S. Mint’s annual report from 2024, they’re now more expensive ...

Americans may have pennies worth hundreds of dollars hiding in their piggy banks. Depending on the year, mint and condition, a Lincoln Wheat penny can be valued anywhere from several hundred to even ...

Pennies will soon be a thing of the past. President Donald Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting pennies because their production cost exceeds their value. Many Americans regard both nickels ...

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 announced that the production of the penny will come to an end, and soon, ...

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, ...

Learn to love your coins. That’s the message from Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, the company behind those coin-cashing machines you see in supermarkets. American consumers made only 16% of their ...

U.S. penny production is ending when the Mint's supply of blank pennies runs out, which will likely be in 2026. While most pennies are worth only one cent, certain rare pennies, particularly those ...