VIDEO: Why pennies are popular to collect
John Jackson, owner of J&J Coins and Collectibles in Sioux City, talks about the popularity of collecting pennies. Last year marked the final year the U.S. Mint will produce pennies.
John Jackson, owner of J&J Coins and Collectibles in Sioux City, talks about the popularity of collecting pennies. Last year marked the final year the U.S. Mint will produce pennies.
The government lost about $18 million minting pennies in 2024. On nickels, it lost $85 million.
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