It is time to break out the change jars and go treasure hunting folks. How much are we talking? Well, according to ...

(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. could move to ditch the penny but that doesn’t mean you should start throwing away your one-cent pieces — especially if they contain a certain grain on them. The penny has ...

Most people toss a penny without a second glance. Yet sitting inside old coin jars, forgotten desk drawers, and inherited collections, there may be a one-cent piece that collectors and auction houses ...

If you’ve always put your spare coins in a jar and never touched it for decades, you might be holding one of the most sought-after pennies. Some pennies, especially the old ones, hold a significant ...

MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) — If anyone was “destined” to become Director of the United States Mint, it had to be Paul Hollis. Hollis was fascinated with coins in grade school, carefully cataloguing his ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is once again offering free single or family meals on Wednesday, Dec. 17. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the restaurant will distribute pesto chicken and pasta ...

The demand for pennies seems to be growing. Now, the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies businesses are starting to feel the impacts. You may have seen signs at local stores talking about new ways to ...

That’s the message from Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, the company behind those coin-cashing machines you see in supermarkets. American consumers made only 16% of their payments in cash in 2023, ...

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 ...