Goodbye to the penny—The United States stops manufacturing the historic one-cent coin after more than two centuries in circulation
After 230 years, one of America’s most recognizable coins has reached the end of its journey. The U.S. Mint has officially stopped producing the penny, also known as the one-cent coin. The last pennies were minted in Philadelphia in May 2025, closing a long and symbolic era that began in 1787. While the penny will … Read more