When President Donald Trump announced his intention to eliminate the penny Sunday, he cited the rising cost of producing the coin. Data from the U.S. Treasury shows it’s not the only coin that costs ...

Lincoln cent minted only in January, could scarcity drive demand? History suggests otherwise—here’s why collectors should ...

It is unclear whether Trump has the power to unilaterally eliminate the lowly one-cent coin. Currency specifications — ...

It wouldn’t be the first time the U.S. has done away with a coin. In 1857, Congress discontinued the half-cent coin. The U.S. could also turn its eyes to the north for advice. How much does it ...

However, some of the most valuable 50-cent pieces sell to coin collectors for thousands or even millions of dollars. The 1797 draped bust half dollar coin was the final draped bust design on the ...

US President Donald ... act unilaterally to halt the coin’s production or if it would require legislation from Congress—like with the discontinuation of the half cent in 1857.