The last pennies to be made by the U.S. Mint were auctioned Dec. 11 and the coins brought in a whopping $16.8 million.

The humble United States penny, often dismissed as having little value, has recently commanded millions from eager collectors ...

The U.S. Treasury Department has stopped producing pennies. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach struck the final circulating penny ...

Auction bidders spent top dollar for some of the final pennies to be circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the ...

If you have old spare change or a coin collection, check it for these 10 coins that could be worth way more than face value, ...

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

Goodbye, old penny. The U.S. Mint stopped minting pennies earlier this month, a significant milestone after the coins lost their economic utility in the face of inflation and cost more to make than ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is hosting another meal donation event on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The event started at 11 a.m. and will end at 8 p.m. It is located at 515 Wayne Avenue in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In everyday transactions, a one cent penny is worth exactly its face ...

The author reflects on the sentimental value of pennies and a family coin collection. Pennies evoke memories of childhood, family traditions, and changing attitudes toward coins. The US will mint its ...

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 ...