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The penny is officially dead as U.S. Mint produces its very last 1-cent coin after two centuries
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The U.S. Mint produced its last one-cent coin after more than two centuries
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U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed
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The penny is officially dead as U.S. Mint produces its very last 1-cent coin after two centuries
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia will stop producing pennies, saving $56 million per year. Businesses will round prices to the nearest five cents for change.
At the historic facility where “In God We Trust" once rolled off press after press in Philadelphia, the U.S. Mint has made its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.
PHILADELPHIA — Back in 1793, a penny could get you a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. These days, many sit in drawers or glass jars and are basically cast aside or collected as lucky keepsakes.
Back in 1793, a penny could get you a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. These days, many sit in drawers or glass jars and are basically cast aside or collected as lucky keepsakes.
The last penny was minted Wednesday afternoon at the US Mint in Philadelphia, overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach. President Donald Trump announced via social media in February that he
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will strike the nation's final penny Wednesday, ending over 200 years of production as President Donald Trump halts minting.
The U.S. Mint in Old City produced the final circulating penny Wednesday afternoon during a ceremonial minting attended by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach.
The United States Mint ended production of the penny as a circulating coin, marking the close of its 232-year run, according to officials. The final circulating one-cent coin was struck by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach during a ceremonial event at the Philadelphia Mint.
The United States pressed its final circulating penny on Wednesday, in a move made to save money as the one-cent coin denomination became less relevant
