The author reflects on the sentimental value of pennies and a family coin collection. Pennies evoke memories of childhood, family traditions, and changing attitudes toward coins. The US will mint its ...

The penny's story began in 1792 with the Coinage Act that created the U.S. Mint and established America's decimal currency system. For more than 230 years, the one-cent coin survived wars, depressions ...

After over two centuries, one of America's most iconic coins continues to face ongoing debates about its future production. The penny has been minted since 1793, surviving wars, economic upheavals, ...

President Donald Trump said he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.Will Trump's order make the penny disappear?

Guess how many pennies were in his 15 5-gallon jugs. — -- Otha Anders is a true believer in the phrase “a pretty penny.” For 45 years, up until Tuesday, he was the proud owner of a collection ...

Has the end of penny production found another victim?

Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.