fromJezebel2 weeks agoUS newsNow Accepting Applications to Replace the Lucky PennyThe U.S. Mint struck its final penny on November 12, 2025, ending the coin's circulation and prompting whimsical ideas for a new lucky talisman.
fromFast Company2 weeks agoUS politicsThe U.S. Mint just pressed its final pennyThe U.S. Mint has struck the final circulating penny after 232 years as production ceases due to rising minting costs and logistical concerns.
HistoryfromSlate Magazine3 months agoThe Best, Cheapest Vacation Souvenir Is Changing for GoodPressed penny machines face risk due to upcoming end of U.S. penny production and rising maintenance costs, threatening a longstanding tourist-souvenir practice.