Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according to the U.S. Mint’s annual report from 2024, they’re now more expensive ...

On the downside: no more lucky pennies on the sidewalk, no more coins for fountains, and are we just supposed to leave the ...

Many people might not realize that the humble penny in their pocket could be worth a small fortune. Some one-cent coins, often overlooked in everyday transactions, can fetch up to $30,000 at auction ...

U.S. penny production is ending when the Mint's supply of blank pennies runs out, which will likely be in 2026. While most pennies are worth only one cent, certain rare pennies, particularly those ...