Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...

The demand for pennies seems to be growing. Now, the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies businesses are starting to feel the impacts. You may have seen signs at local stores talking about new ways to ...

Americans are holding an estimated $60-$90 in coins per household. While some rare pennies are valuable, most are worth only a few cents. Consumers can exchange coins for cash at banks, credit unions, ...