GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A Grand Rapids-based inventor has developed a first-of-its-kind device designed to transform how collectors grade and value their coins. The OCS200, created by Richard Colonna of ...

Wheat pennies hold a special place in the hearts of coin collectors, particularly in the United States. First minted in 1909, the wheat penny was the inaugural coin to feature a U.S. president, with ...

The last minted pennies are about to be auctioned off and signs are the coins will bring – excuse the expression – a pretty penny. The U.S. Mint last month announced the auction, to be held Thursday, ...

The U.S. Treasury Department has stopped producing the penny after more than 230 years. It now costs 3.69 cents to produce a single penny, which is significantly more than its face value. Pennies will ...

Sarina Trangle started as a corporate news reporter in October 2024. She previously spent four years on the business desk at Newsday, covering the health industry, commercial real estate and cannabis.

When it comes to valuable coins, pennies aren’t often what first comes to mind. That said, there are several pennies that are worth a fortune, though they are generally considered to be great rarities ...