The US Mint initially made this coin with a composition consisting of 90% silver. Specimens with it’s intricate design well ...

Smart, meaningful, and collector-friendly picks for every name on your list, from seasoned numismatists to collecting beginners. These holiday gift ideas bring charm to the season.

There are about 300 billion pennies currently in circulation in the U.S., much more than what's needed for commerce, ...

In the world of numismatics, certain coins stand out not just for their rarity but also for their immense value. These coins, ...

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When the first penny was struck by the U.S. Mint, back in 1793, it had the 2025 equivalent purchasing power of 33 cents, so, ...

Record-long government shutdown ends after 43 days WASHINGTON — The 43-day government shutdown — the longest shutdown in American history — ended on Wednesday, Nov. 12, after Congress approved a bill ...

Treasurer Brandon Beach struck the final, circulating penny, marking the official end of the penny’s 232-year production run ...

In February, President Donald Trump announced that he would be halting production of the penny to cut costs. He wrote on ...

Your penny jar just became a piece of history. After more than two centuries, the U.S. Mint officially pressed its last penny ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The U.S. Mint has officially halted the production of the penny, marking the end of a ...

It was just a matter of time. Some say it's been a long time coming. The last discontinued coin in America was the half-cent, which ended production in 1857. Now, like the half-cent before it, may the ...