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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struck the final five pennies with rare omega marks, ending 230+ years of U.S. penny production. Collector items could fetch millions.
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10 rare US coins that might still be in your change
In the world of numismatics, the thrill of discovering a rare coin in everyday change is unparalleled. Collectors are particularly excited about a rare Lincoln penny that could fetch up to $100,000. This buzz is fueled by recent reports highlighting 10 rare coins expected to significantly increase in value over the next five years,
“For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents,” Trump wrote in a post in February, according to NBC News. “This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to stop producing new pennies.”
Witter Coin will make its debut on eBay Live on November 14 with a special 10-hour livestream with quality numismatic items being offered.
The U.S. Mint will stop producing pennies after 233 years. The Treasury placed its last order for blank pennies in May. No timeline has been given for when pennies will be removed from circulation. It costs more to produce a penny than it is worth.
Whether you’ve recently sorted coins from jars or drawers, or you simply decided to start collecting currency, you may be wondering about 1800s coins worth money. Old coins from the United States in the 19th century are some of the most highly sought ...
The average American household has $60-$90 in loose change, and Coinstar converts $3 billion in coins annually. While some advocate for eliminating the penny and potentially the nickel due to production costs exceeding face value, this raises logistical ...