Picture this: you're sorting through your pocket change when you spot a 1943 penny. Your pulse quickens. You've heard the ...
The 1943 Copper Penny: A Wartime Miracle During World War II, the United States Mint struck pennies from zinc-coated steel planchets to help save copper for ammunition shells. A handful of copper ...
The combination of “copper” and “penny” might not seem like the best formula for valuable coins considering that you can find higher denominations in gold and silver. But finding the right copper coin ...
With the U.S. Mint ending the minting of pennies last year, a Moline coin collector weighs in on where pennies are now and ...
Consumers may want to avoid offering retailers a penny for their thoughts from now on. What they could get for their cent is a blast of complaints from many businesses owners now struggling with ...
Well, it’s official. The U.S. Mint has pressed its last 1-cent coin. The penny, which began its impressive 232-year run at the mint in Philadelphia, ended production on Nov. 12, 2025, in the same ...