President Trump issued an order in February directing the Department of Treasury to halt the minting of pennies, citing ...
But the nickel’s problems don’t end with the production costs. Like the penny, the nickel is limited in its usefulness.
The US Mint struck the final batch of circulating pennies this week, marking the end of 232 years of production and ...
In the world of numismatics, certain coins stand out not just for their historical significance but also for their staggering ...
With the penny now out of production, many people are wondering whether those copper coins sitting in jars and drawers could ...
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Rage over a lost penny

The president wanted to look bold by eliminating the penny. But shouldn’t the administration have planned ahead for the consequences?
A local coin dealer said 50-cent rolls of 2025 pennies are going for $5 to $10 as people look to save some of the last ...
The country’s final pennies were pressed on Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, where they’ve been produced since ...
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
The United States Mint said in its annual report that each penny costs 3.69 cents to make, almost three cents more than the ...
For Long Islanders of a certain age, the penny is a reminder of their youth when candy came cheap, as did the wishes from ...
The production of pennies by the U.S. Mint is ending. That means change for stores and shoppers and cash transactions. Here's what you need to know.