Have you actually used a penny to make a purchase recently? Have you even thought about them at all beyond getting them in your change or finding them in your couch cushions? Well, economists sure ...

President Donald Trump announced Sunday he’s ordered his administration to cease production of the 1-cent coin, whose buying power is long past its prime. Advocates for ditching the penny cite ...

Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, have already stopped production of the one-cent coin. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts Finding the exact coin you’re looking for can be tricky ...

One-cent coins tend to cost more to produce than they are worth, and the process of production is hugely damaging to the environment. Despite these drawbacks, many countries – including the US and UK ...