Wheat pennies hold a special place in the hearts of coin collectors, particularly in the United States. First minted in 1909, the wheat penny was the inaugural coin to feature a U.S. president, with ...

Have you ever noticed two wheat stalks on the back of an old penny? That little piece of copper –– sometimes steel –– could actually be worth more than your car, or house, or your lifetime salary.

It's official, the penny has been canceled. The last U.S. penny was minted on November 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. No more pennies will be made. However, there are still approximately 250 billion ...

For millions of collectors and investors, some coins just make sense to hold on to. The Lincoln wheat penny is one of them. While it might not be the world’s most collected coin, it’s still one of the ...