Elon Musk is right: Let’s ditch the penny
Eliminating the penny is more than a practical cost-saving measure. It’s a test of our willingness to confront outdated ...
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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny potentially worth up to $1.7 million could be in your change jar
The Lincoln Wheat Penny has been valued at an astonishing price, with some of the rarest versions of the coin rumored to be ...
3 reasons why Elon Musk wants to get rid of the penny
Elon Musk's influence and outspoken nature have brought renewed attention to the debate over whether the penny still has a ...
No more pennies? 1-cent coins may be on the chopping block, Trump’s DOGE hints
In a post on X, President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, took aim at the cost of minting the 1-cent coin, a price tag that’s increased 20% in the last ...
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A new penny-pinching tactic? Elon Musk's DOGE says getting rid of the penny could cut costs
In 1857, the penny got reduced to its current size. In 1909, Abraham Lincoln became the first president featured on an coin. The idea of getting rid of a small denomination coin like the penny has ...
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Commentary: Seems pennies have lost their shine — Danny Tyree
The inertia is understandable. Pennies are an annoyance for many people, but they do have a long and storied history in America.
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No more pennies? 1-cent coins may be on the chopping block, Trump’s DOGE hints
READ MORE: Check your change jar: There’s a Lincoln Wheat Penny valued at $2.3 million still in circulation In 1909, Abraham Lincoln became the first president featured on coins in honor of his ...
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6 Pennies From the 1900s Worth a Lot of Money
This penny was part of the Lincoln Cent series, which began in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The obverse features a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse ...