Unlike the penny, the American dime is a good example of positive seigniorage -- when producing a coin costs less than it's face value.

Last Friday, it was yet another foray into the piled-up boxes in the garage. I am determined to get through the last of my mother’s stored items that landed here last fall… from her last rented ...

The U.S. Mint reports it costs 3.69 cents to mint each penny, which has been a chief argument of the anti-penny crowd, ...

While eliminating pennies was a start, Trump should consider getting rid of nickels if he truly wants to reduce wasteful spending.

CGP Grey explained in detail why the US nickel coin needs to be phased out as it costs more to print than it's actually worth ...

When you think of coins that are worth more than a pretty penny, you likely think of ones that bear the faces of ancient emperors or commemorate major historical events. The 1950s might not ...

(WAVY) — Could you have a penny worth way more than one cent? Or a quarter worth a small fortune? A 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, a 1944 steel Lincoln cent, or a 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel are out ...

(WAVY) — Could you have a penny worth way more than one cent? Or a quarter worth a small fortune? A 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, a 1944 steel Lincoln cent, or a 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel ...

(WAVY) — Could you have a penny worth way more than one cent? Or a quarter worth a small fortune? A 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, a 1944 steel Lincoln cent, or a 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel, are out ...