Philadelphia Mint

Nov 12, 2025

US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint has stopped making pennies to save $56 million as production costs rise and the coin loses relevance in modern trade.

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US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

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