It was Theodore Roosevelt — a lifelong admirer of Abraham Lincoln — who ordered the U.S. Mint to introduce copper pennies bearing Lincoln’s likeness in time for his centennial in 1909. It marked the ...

The current penny design, complete with former President Abraham Lincoln’s profile, turned 113 years old Tuesday. “On August 2, 1909, the Lincoln cent is issued, featuring Abraham Lincoln in profile, ...

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 ...

OLYPHANT — As the U.S. Mint prepares to produce the final pennies put into circulation early next year, the future of the copper-colored coin has sparked conversation among collectors and shop owners.

The 1909 VDB penny is one of the most famous and sought-after coins in American numismatics. It was the first year of issue for the Lincoln cent, designed by Victor David Brenner—whose initials “VDB” ...

Wheat pennies hold a special place in the hearts of coin collectors, particularly in the United States. First minted in 1909, the wheat penny was the inaugural coin to feature a U.S. president, with ...

Have you ever heard of a million-dollar penny? Turns out it’s a thing. The vast majority of pennies are worth one cent but there are special rare pennies that go for hundreds, thousands and even ...

Pennies will soon be a thing of the past. President Donald Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting pennies because their production cost exceeds their value. Many Americans regard both nickels ...

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, ...