The penny was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and was the first coin to feature a presidents portrait.

The inertia is understandable. Pennies are an annoyance for many people, but they do have a long and storied history in America.

There used to be a saying — “pennies make dimes and dimes make dollars” — that stressed the importance of saving your money (the phrase later showed up in a country song). Today, some ...

In this article, we’ll explore which rare coins could make you rich, how to identify them, and what steps you should take if you think you might have one. The Lincoln penny has been a part of U.S.

copper coins in the U.S. mean one-cent pennies — usually those featuring Abraham Lincoln. The most valuable Lincoln penny is ...

A penny-pinching tactic proposed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could be getting rid of the penny itself.

Abraham Lincoln became the first president featured on coins in honor of his 100th birthday. The image of the 16th president remains of the penny’s obverse, or heads, while the reverse ...