Because while the U.S. Mint is no longer turning out pennies, there is no shortage of them in the country. The agency estimates there are at least 240 million pennies in “circulation” in the country.

Collecting old coins can be both a rewarding hobby and a wise investment. Some pennies from the 1800s are worth far more than their face value today, fetching impressive sums at auctions. Here are six ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. tab1962 / iStock via Getty Images Most of the time, a penny is worth just one cent, but in the case of the most valuable pennies, ...