The penny was always worth more than one cent

As the last penny is minted in Philadelphia, the humble one-cent piece remains an important part of American culture and ...
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Farewell to the Penny: What the End of the 1-Cent Coin Means for America

After more than 230 years of steady service, the humble one-cent piece is retiring—for now. The United States Mint pressed its final circulating penny on November 12, 2025. While the penny remains ...

U.S. penny phase-out: Mint presses the last one cent coin

For Long Islanders of a certain age, the penny is a reminder of their youth when candy came cheap, as did the wishes from ...