Few coins in modern American history carry as much intrigue packed into a single year as the 1982 Lincoln cent. Most people ...

Since 1982, there has been precious little copper in a penny (2.5%), the rest being zinc, which has always been less valuable than copper (Figure 1). By comparison, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and much ...

Collectors' love for specific years and digits on bills and the surge in metals prices means these coins and dollars may be worth more than their face value. Here's what to look for.