Wheat pennies occupy a storied place in American history, and if you find the right one it could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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 ...

Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according to the U.S. Mint’s annual report from 2024, they’re now more expensive ...

If you ever thought to discard the loose pennies in your coin purse, hold off. You could be throwing away thousands of dollars. According to Cointrackers.com, certain pennies that were minted in 1943 ...

For millions of collectors and investors, some coins just make sense to hold on to. The Lincoln wheat penny is one of them. While it might not be the world’s most collected coin, it’s still one of the ...

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, ...

Learn to love your coins. That’s the message from Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, the company behind those coin-cashing machines you see in supermarkets. American consumers made only 16% of their ...