The last penny was struck on November 12, 2025 at the US Mint in Philadelphia. The penny had been in production since 1793 and its demise follows the half-penny, which ended production in 1867.

Due to their copper and zinc content, a penny costs 3.7 cents to make.

The final pennies minted will not go into circulation but rather will be auctioned off and the money given to the US Treasury.

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