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U.S. Treasury ceases penny production

U.S. Treasury ceases penny production

(Photo courtesy of Matt Slocum) “One of the last pennies pressed at the U.S. Mint” Olivia O’Sullivan Connector Staff On Nov. 12, 2025, after over 230 years in circulation, the last pennies were minted in Philadelphia at the U.S. Mint. The Mint has announced an auction for the final coins produced. President Trump directed the