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Penny History

Minting Process Abraham Lincoln Penny Discontinuation Minting Practices Minting of Coins Historical Significance U.S. Mint Historical Figures Final Penny Minting Discontinuation of Coins Cessation of Penny Production Minting History Final Penny Strike Modern Coins Cultural Significance of Coins Historical Coinage Coinage Act of 1792 Abraham Lincoln on Coins Lincoln Penny Legislation on Currency

Hundreds Hold Mock Funeral for the Penny at the Lincoln Memorial

Organizers leaned into symbolism after the Mint’s final strike, with officials pointing to roughly $56 million in annual savings.

Final U.S. Pennies Fetch $16.76 Million in Record Auction

U.S. Mint Sets December Auction for Final Omega-Marked Pennies as Retailers Adjust

U.S. Strikes Final Pennies, Plans Auctions as Stores Start Rounding

U.S. Treasury Confirms End of Penny Production in 2026

U.S. Treasury to End Penny Production After Final Blank Order