The coin, set for release July 29, pays tribute to Texas’ leadership in guiding astronauts as they advance America’s journey ...

The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for rolls and bags containing the fourth and final American Innovation $1 Coin ...

What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.

In a final irony, news of the penny’s fate came out on the eve of Lucky Penny Day, no less! (Yes, there is such a thing, on May 23rd.) “We don’t have a lucky nickel day.

The 2025 United States Mint (Mint) Uncirculated Coin Set will be available for purchase on July 17 at noon (ET). The set ...

Since 1900, the price level in the United States has increased 25-fold—in other words, a penny in 1900 had about the same real purchasing power as a quarter does today.

In 2011, the U.S. lost $60.2 million making and circulating the coin and, in 2013, the U.S. Mint estimated that it cost 1.8 cents to produce each penny (not including distribution costs).