Coins can block the gastrointestinal tract, especially in a small dog. More likely, though, his stomach acid will dissolve ...

At least one corner of the zinc lobby doesn't appreciate President Trump's penny pinching plan. Why it matters: The copper-coated coin is 97.5% zinc, and the 3.2 billion produced in 2024 topped 17 ...

Struck during World War II, this penny was made of steel coated with zinc instead of the usual copper, which was needed for wartime production. While most 1943 steel cents are common, certain rare ...

The combination of "copper" and "penny" might not seem like the best formula for valuable coins considering that you can find ...

This penny somehow missed the 1944 transition from steel-coated zinc to copper, and it’s worth a fortune as a result. Just two copies of the San Francisco-minted version remain. Circulating ...

A coin in average condition is only around $4, but a mint-condition 1924-S wheat penny could be valued anywhere between $500 to $12,000. In 1943, the U.S. switched to zinc-coated steel to help ...