The typical penny may cost more to produce than its worth, but these rare examples prove that the 1 cent coin often betrays ...

Americans are holding an estimated $60-$90 in coins per household. While some rare pennies are valuable, most are worth only a few cents. Consumers can exchange coins for cash at banks, credit unions, ...

Are you ready for a treasure hunt? You could have hundreds of dollars hidden away in a jar, junk drawer or between the cushions of your couch. It's even possible there's a small fortune sitting on the ...

Cash usage is declining, with many Americans viewing coins as more of a nuisance than currency. Although rare valuable pennies exist, most are worth only slightly more than their face value. Consumers ...

The federal government has officially made the first step to end the production of pennies. The end of penny production marks a change in a 233 year tradition, as the penny was one of the first coins ...

While April 1st is more commonly known for April Fool's Day, it is also National One Cent Day -- and what these pennies are worth is no joke. According to Cointrackers.com, certain pennies that were ...

For 232 years, the U.S. penny has been both celebrated and ignored, capturing the fascination of collectors and investors but tossed out of sight by almost anyone else. Now, a presidential directive ...

Before you toss your old pennies in the coin jar, take a closer look at them. They could be worth thousands of dollars to avid coin collectors — that’s a lot of money for pennies. These pennies, which ...

While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...