Because while the U.S. Mint is no longer turning out pennies, there is no shortage of them in the country. The agency estimates there are at least 240 million pennies in “circulation” in the country.

Several rare versions of the single cent coins, which were officially discontinued in November, are incredibly valuable ...

Some of the most valuable 50-cent pieces sell to coin collectors for thousands or even millions of dollars.

Two U.S. representatives introduced legislation this week to end the production of pennies. The legislation calls for rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents. A report from the Treasury ...