Sometimes planchets for one coin denomination are fed into a coin-stamping press equipped with dies of another denomination. This results in a coin that has been stamped with a design intended for a ...

As with just about any asset, a coin’s value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand — and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited ...

A reverse proof die meant for special coins was mistakenly used on regular circulation pennies. You can spot it by looking at the spacing between the letters “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse ...

These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a single item available at a store for a nickel. So you can be forgiven if you toss your 5-cent coins into a jar or car cup holder along with your unwanted ...

The US minted its last penny on November 12, ending a 232-year tradition. The Treasury said it was ending penny production due to high costs and limited practical use. Rare penny editions, like the ...