For the last 232 years, a small circular piece of copper and zinc known as the penny has been the smallest denomination of currency in the United States. Originally introduced in 1793, the last one ...

The first year the half-cent was minted for circulation was 1793, and over 35,000 coins were released that year. Few of those survive. This first version of the half-penny shows Lady Liberty facing ...

The penny was discontinued by the US Treasury earlier this year because they cost more to make than they're worth.

You may have seen one of the many headlines about valuable pennies in circulation. "Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $124M You Could ...

The U.S. Mint has officially stopped making pennies – but that doesn’t mean some aren’t worth more than one cent.   In fact, ...

The U.S. Mint has struck its last penny. Here’s what Californians need to know about cash rounding coin jars and rare penny ...

The penny received a “funeral” on Saturday, attended by mourners and Abraham Lincoln impersonators outside the Lincoln ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Back in 1793, a penny could get you a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. These days, many sit in drawers or glass jars and are basically cast aside or collected as lucky ...

When it was introduced in 1793, a penny could buy a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. Now most of them are cast aside to ...

The 1-cent coin has gone the way of the VHS player. The United States produced its last penny on Nov. 12 after nearly 240 ...

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

The U.S. Mint is updating the look of circulating quarters, dimes and nickels in 2026 for the nation's 250th anniversary.