The first year the half-cent was minted for circulation was 1793, and over 35,000 coins were released that year. Few of those survive. This first version of the half-penny shows Lady Liberty facing ...
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?
Discover 12 coins from the 1940s worth far more than face value. Learn how these hidden treasures could help you earn extra ...
The final three one-cent coins were auctioned off, fetching an extraordinary $800,000 each. Overall, the auction lasted just four hours and saw 232 sets of three pennies sell for a total of $16.76 ...
In February, President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies because the government was losing money ...
In an unexpected twist of fate, the discontinuation of pennies has led to a surge in their value, with some rare coins fetching astronomical prices at auction. This article delves into the recent ...
It costs nearly three and three-quarter cents to make a penny. You have to add labor and materials. It’s very expensive. They ...
A new business specializing in selling coins and collectibles has opened at 1555 Hertel Avenue. Co-owner Mike Harmon decided that he needed to keep busy after retirement, which was how he came up with ...
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