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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.

Banks Plead for Rules as Penny Shortages Spread and Fed Curbs Coin Terminals

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

U.S. Treasury to Cease Penny Production by Early 2026