For many Americans, hearing that the U.S. will stop producing pennies feels a bit surreal. This coin lived in pockets, jars, glove compartments, school desks, and under couch cushions for more than ...

The United States has entered a new era of pocket change, retiring the familiar copper-colored penny and unveiling a fresh coin that signals how Washington wants Americans to think about money, ...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The United States ended production of the penny on Wednesday after more than 230 years, and for longtime coin collector Jeffrey Danford, the news brought a surprising reaction.