Ten highly valuable pennies, with one estimated at $2.3 million
With the penny no longer in circulation, many folks might be unsure about what to do with their spare change, especially as retailers start rounding up purchases to the nearest nickel. A personal finance site recently published a list suggesting that some owners of specific copper pennies could be sitting on a small fortune. Here […]
Final US pennies may be worth as much as $5M after the mint stops making them.
This week marks a significant event for collectors: the last U.S. penny minted may soon be worth quite a bit of money. Experts believe these final pennies, which were minted on Wednesday, could potentially sell for as much as $5 million each during an auction scheduled for December. U.S. Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach was on […]
Last five minted pennies from the US Treasury could lead to a bidding war worth millions.
U.S. Treasury to Mint Final Penny The U.S. Treasury plans to mint its last penny today. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared that production of the final five pennies, featuring a unique Omega mark, will conclude, turning them into potential collector’s items worth millions. Initially authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, the penny has become […]
TrumpMakes His Most Bipartisan Move: Ending Pennies
Pennies Are No More as Production Ends President Donald Trump may have achieved a significant bipartisan milestone on Wednesday by ceasing the production of pennies. Since the Coinage Act was enacted by Congress in 1792, the penny has had a long history. However, things have evolved, and by 2025, it will be too expensive for […]
Philadelphia Mint produces last pennies as the 1-cent coin is discontinued.
The U.S. Mint announced on Wednesday that it has ceased production of pennies, a move aimed at cutting costs and recognizing how the penny has lost its significance. In a symbolic last strike, the final one-cent coin was minted in Philadelphia, the same place where this smallest denomination has been produced since 1793, following the […]
Philadelphia Mint to produce its last pennies as the coin is discontinued
Penny Production to End as Costs Rise PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is preparing to produce its final penny Wednesday, following the president’s decision to eliminate the coin altogether. The cost of producing a penny has surged to nearly four cents, prompting President Donald Trump to order its discontinuation. Since 1793, the […]
Burger Kings collecting pennies as the US eliminates one-cent coins
Burger King and Other Chains Adjust to Penny Phase-Out Burger King is among several businesses looking to phase out pennies nationwide. Fast food restaurants have been stockpiling coins since earlier this year when President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to halt penny production. Businessman Gary Andrzejski, who runs a Burger King in Baltimore, mentioned he […]
American stores are running low on pennies.
Coin Shortage Hits American Businesses American companies are truly facing financial difficulties. After the Trump administration put an end to penny production earlier this year, finding coins in circulation has become quite a challenge. Many retailers are rounding down cash transactions to the nearest nickel, as there are no clear federal guidelines on how to […]
Banks and stores face a shortage of pennies as the US Mint halts production.
Penny Shortage in the U.S. Pennies are becoming increasingly hard to come by in the United States. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump’s decision to halt penny production started affecting businesses nationwide. Many merchants are facing a shortage of coins, making it difficult to provide exact change. Banks, on the other hand, can’t order new […]
Shoppers can exchange pennies for gift cards at a grocery store available in five states.
Small grocery chains in the Ohio Valley are on the lookout for your spare change and are willing to pay a premium for it. This Saturday, November 1st, from 11 AM to 4 PM, Giant Eagle stores across the country are hosting Penny Exchange Days. Customers can bring in their pennies and exchange them for […]