If you've ever run across a blank coin, chances are you thought a metal token got mixed in with your change by mistake. In fact, blank coins are not uncommon due to errors during the minting ...

Critics express concerns about the financial impact of eliminating the penny, particularly as the U.S. Mint incurs greater losses on nickel production, costing nearly 14 cents per coin.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out ...

According to a 2021 article on The Spruce Crafts website, most blank coins are worth a few dollars if they are “clad,” meaning they feature multiple layers of metal such as copper and nickel.