Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according ...

Did you know that the wheat pennies that you might have stashed away in an old jar or tucked away in a corner of your drawer could be worth more than just a few cents? That’s right! Certain wheat ...

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.

For millions of collectors and investors, some coins just make sense to hold on to. The Lincoln wheat penny is one of them. While it might not be the world’s most collected coin, it’s still one of the ...