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The US minted its last penny. See how the coin evolved throughout its 232-year history.

The last US penny was minted on November 12 and will be auctioned off.Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images The US penny is officially dead. First produced in 1793 during the early days of the US Mint, the ...
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American silver coin minted before the Revolutionary War breaks record at auction

COSTA MESA, Calif. (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - A silver coin that was minted in the American colonies before the United States existed broke a record with its staggering sale price at auction. The silver ...
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What is junk silver? Why that jar of old coins may hold real value

"Junk silver" refers to common U.S. coins minted in 1964 or earlier that contain 90% silver. The value of these coins is based on their silver content, not their rarity or collectibility. Investors ...
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New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint unveiled the designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. They depict the founding documents and the Revolutionary War, but so far, not ...
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The US minted its last penny. See how the coin evolved throughout its 232-year history.

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 ...