Have you ever noticed two wheat stalks on the back of an old penny? That little piece of copper –– sometimes steel –– could actually be worth more than your car, or house, or your lifetime salary.

It's official, the penny has been canceled. The last U.S. penny was minted on November 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. No more pennies will be made. However, there are still approximately 250 billion ...

These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a single item available at a store for a nickel. So you can be forgiven if you toss your 5-cent coins into a jar or car cup holder along with your unwanted ...