Educational and Nostalgic Value: For many, the penny is the first coin they learned to recognize and use. It’s a familiar symbol passed down through generations.

Coin experts say people may want to hold on to some pennies, though they likely won't be valuable any time soon.

Many Americans regard both nickels and pennies as more nuisance than currency. The typical household is sitting on $60 to $90 in neglected coins, enough to fill one or two pint-size beer mugs ...

The U.S. penny will no longer be minted, leaving many people wondering if it's time to get rid of extra coins or boost their collection before fewer are found in circulation.

The end of penny production marks a change in a 233 year tradition, as the penny was one of the first coins made after the U.S. Mint was established in 1792, according to its website.

Grab that dusty piggy bank and crack it open. You may just get lucky. With National Coin Week approaching, Cointrackers.com created "a cool list" of the top 25 most valuable pennies ever minted in ...

Explore More: 4 Kennedy Half Dollar Coins That Are Worth Up to $150K 1922 No D Lincoln Penny Current estimated value in mint condition: $25,000 Auction record: $57,500 The 1922 No D Lincoln penny ...

The U.S. is preparing to stop producing new pennies. Some wheat pennies could be worth a lot of money. If you're looking to get rid of your pennies, you can cash them in at banks, credit unions ...