The penny, officially known as the cent, is a coin in the United States representing one-hundredth of a dollar. It has been the lowest face-value physical unit of U.S. currency since the abolition …

6 days ago · The penny was one of the first coins produced by the U.S. Mint, authorized under the Coinage Act of 1792. Original design: A large copper coin featuring a woman with flowing hair …

1 day ago · Penny values are determined using a step by step method. How much your old penny is worth ranges from 2 cents for wheat pennies to thousands for early and rare colonial era …

May 23, 2025 · The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it plans to stop manufacturing the penny, the smallest value coin in the United States, after more than two centuries in …

Jun 2, 2025 · Here's a breakdown of why penny production is being phased out, what to do with yours and how to determine if your little copper-coated coin is worth a lot more than you think:

It costs 3.69 cents to make a penny, whose value is just one cent, according to the U.S. Mint’s fiscal 2024 report. Last year alone, the penny’s production resulted in a loss of $85 million for...

Oct 24, 2025 · Welcome to the newly updated Penny & Cent HQ—your trusted source for everything pennies. We’ve gathered the latest news, including updates on the future of the …

From the prized 1859 to wheat pennies and beyond, explore which old Lincoln cents are most valuable. Key factors like mintmarks, strike quality, and if they are uncirculated mint state or …

Jun 24, 2025 · How are pennies produced? Following a design process, the Mint strikes coins on metal blanks made from specified materials. For nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and …

Feb 11, 2025 · The penny’s history dates back over 1,200 years ago. The first pennies were made in 790 A.D., when its variations across Europe — which included the German “pfennig” and …