Freshly struck one-cent coins at the Philadelphia Mint during the final penny production run on November 12, 2025 (Screenshot: Reuters) The United States Mint struck its final circulating one-cent coin at its Philadelphia facility today, ending 232 years of continuous penny production. The penny had its roots in the early Republic: Congress first authorized copper one-cent pieces under the 1792 Coinage Act, and production at the Mint began shortly after. Since 1909, the coin has borne the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. “God bless America, and we’re going to save the taxpayers $56 million,” said U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach moments before pressing the button to mint the nation’s final penny per AP. The move stems from mounting production costs and changing payment habits….
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