Penny's End: US Mint Stops Making One-Cent Coin
Update: 2025-11-13
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On November 13th, the U.S. Mint ceased production of the penny, a symbol of American history for over two centuries. The final penny was minted in Philadelphia, with Treasurer Brandon Beach overseeing the historic moment. Despite its cultural significance, the pennys production was discontinued due to the high cost of production, which exceeded its face value. The Mint estimates there are still three hundred billion pennies in circulation, worth three billion dollars. Social media users reacted with a mix of humor and nostalgia to the news.
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