With a 1776–2026 cent included in the Semiquincentennial sets, questions linger about whether the penny is truly finished—or ...

The final penny was struck by the federal government in mid-November, and shortages already had broken out nationwide before the last one left the U.S. Mint. It’s another chapter in the story of the ...

The decision comes nearly nine months after President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop production of the 1-cent coin The U.S. Mint has reported that the unit cost for the coin has ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become ...