But headlines about super-valuable "Lincoln wheat pennies" stretch the imagination. Most likely, the headlines are created by artificial intelligence to drive traffic to a website, Feigenbaum said.

But headlines about super-valuable "Lincoln wheat pennies" stretch the imagination. Most likely, the headlines are created by artificial intelligence to drive traffic to a website, Feigenbaum said.

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?

While some rare pennies are valuable, most are worth only a few cents. Consumers can exchange coins for cash at banks, credit unions, or Coinstar kiosks. Learn to love your coins. That’s the message ...

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.