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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

Final Penny Struck in Philadelphia, Ending U.S. Production After 232 Years

Oxfam: Top 10 U.S. Billionaires Gained $698 Billion in the Past Year

US to End Penny Production in 2026 Over Rising Minting Costs