Should you cash in your pennies? The small currency will soon be a thing of the past, but don't think you are sitting on a ...

Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise. “People underestimate the value of their jar by about half,” McColly said.

According to coin shops across the First State, rare and valuable coins are hard to find, and while there has been a demand for pennies, people shouldn't have unrealistic expectations. Here's what you ...

Cost of the quarter The quarter costs nearly 15 cents ($0.1468) to make and distribute. That's also more than half of the 25 cent coin's buying power today.

Cost of the half-dollar The half-dollar coin costs nearly 34 cents ($0.3397) to make and distribute. That represents nearly two-thirds of the 50 cent piece's buying power.

With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar?

America could kill both the penny and the nickel, the two money-losers on its roster of coins. But without pennies or nickels, how would a consumer pay a 15-cent tab?

Are there hidden treasures in your coin jar? Here's what experts say to look for.

Are your old pennies worth millions? Experts say you shouldn't bank on it. However, some wheat pennies could be worth hundreds; here's how to find out.