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

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who helped introduce the bill, has supported the penny production stoppage, calling the ...

The last U.S. penny was minted on Nov. 12, ending a 232-year string of penny production that dated to 1793, making it the nation’s oldest continuously made coin. But, with each penny costing nearly ...

It is time to break out the change jars and go treasure hunting folks. Earlier this year, PennLive shared that there are quarters floating around out there that could be worth up to $10,000, and those ...

The US government’s official phaseout of the penny has prompted a surge of online sales listing rolls of one-cent coins for hundreds or even thousands of dollars — but don’t be fooled, an expert says.

Re: “Ode to the wheat penny” (Nov. 21, Opinion): Thank you, Kate Riley, for the lovely Editorial Notebook about the wheat pennies. I recall collecting them too as I sifted the payments each week from ...

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 ...

As of Nov. 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint has stopped penny production, making all thoughts cost a nickel each. Here's a look at what happened. Pennies were among the first coins introduced by the U.S. Mint, ...

While businesses across the country grapple with a nationwide penny shortage on the heels of the last penny being minted, you might want to take a closer look at your coin jar before cashing in your ...

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 ...