On the other hand, the Mint found, a quarter costs 14.68 cents to make — less than its 25-cent value — and a half-dollar coin costs just 34 cents to produce. How often do people actually use ...

The penny will become the 12th U.S. currency denomination to be retired, joining the half-cent coin, the 2-cent coin, the 20-cent piece and the "trime" a silver three-cent piece issued from 1851 ...

The United States Mint will begin selling the 2025 Uncirculated Set that features 10 coins each from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints.

According to the Trump administration, the reason for the decision was to save federal money, “one penny at a time.” In 2024, ...

The United States Treasury has put ... Dimes, quarters and half-dollars still cost ... Canada ended its penny production in 2012 and Australia stopping minting one- and two-cent coins in 1992 ...

The half dollar is one of the most popular U.S. coins to collect. Though many aren't worth more than their face value, older half dollars often hold value due to the silver in their composition. Of ...

The Coinage Act of April 2, 1792 established the Mint and the regulation of coins in the United States. ... Yes! Half-cent coins were made between 1793 and 1857.

Are your old pennies worth millions? Experts say you shouldn't bank on it. However, some wheat pennies could be worth hundreds; here's how to find out.

“You can go to your own bank or credit union and not pay any fee,” said Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at ...

The era of the penny is nearing its end: starting early next year, the Treasury Department announced that it will end the production of new pennies, leading to an eventual disappearance of the ...