The penny's story began in 1792 with the Coinage Act that created the U.S. Mint and established America's decimal currency ...

In general, coins are often forgotten about by being placed in jars, shoved in couch cushions or dropped outside. You should ...

If you have one of these pennies in your piggy bank, you could be looking at a coin worth thousands or even millions of ...

Robert Hoff was amazed the first time he saw a coin press machine in action in the 1970s. Hoff was in his twenties when a person passed him while carrying the machine and watched as they pressed ...

The penny has officially left the building. After more than two centuries in circulation, the U.S. Mint has struck its final one-cent coin, marking a historic shift in how Americans—and ...

An expert has shared the details of a UK penny that could be worth more than £2,000. The coin needs to feature a specific marking to be especially valuable. This piece, from the year 1919, displays an ...

While common, 1941 Lincoln Pennies can be highly valuable due to mint errors like the Double Die Obverse (DDO), Repunched Mint Mark (RPM), Off-Center Strike, and Die Cuds, with top errors reaching ...

Brits could “retire today” if they find an old penny hidden amongst their coins. According to an expert, this sought-after piece could be worth as much as £127,000. In a video uploaded to social media ...

Rare coins are all the rage at the moment. Whether it's the Atlantic Salmon 50p or the undated 20p, it's always good to check your change for any hidden gems lurking in your possession. Now the latest ...

The last minted pennies are about to be auctioned off and signs are the coins will bring – excuse the expression – a pretty penny. The U.S. Mint last month announced the auction, to be held Thursday, ...

The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. The administration plans to issue a $1 coin with President Donald Trump’s likeness on it next year, despite ...

The penny was first minted in 1793, per the auctioneers. America's smallest coins just brought in some big bucks. Pennies from the final minted set of the coin sold for over $16.76 million at auction ...