The first one-cent coin was issued by a private mint in 1787. Benjamin Franklin designed it. One side, read “Mind Your ...

The U.S. government is no longer going to mint pennies, and soon cash retail transactions will be rounded to the nearest ...

5️⃣ Footprint find: Tiny clawed tracks discovered on a slab of 356 million-year-old rock from Australia are the oldest reptile prints. Scientists say this provides new evidence about how animals ...

The cost of producing a penny has skyrocketed in recent years, reaching 3.69 cents, according to the Treasury Department.

Once the penny is officially discontinued, certain rare specimens could see a spike in market value. Currently, some examples ...

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been ...

If you’re a penny collector instead of a penny spender, it may leave you wondering if your change will gain sudden value. It seems unlikely, but how you pay for goods could be altered. Last week, Sen.

You don't need to be a coin collector to have piggy banks stashed around your house filled with quarters, dimes, nickels or pennies. However, you may not be aware of the potential fortune you ...