New England numismatists have conflicting feelings about the potential end to a coin that has survived more than 200 years of design changes, metal compositions, and increasingly well-documented worthlessness.

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to stop minting pennies. His surprise announcement comes after decades of unsuccessful efforts to phase out the 1-cent coin.

Can a penny saved finally be truly worth it? Collectors are asking that question this week after President Trump ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting the penny. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents.