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Penny History

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

DeSantis Signs Florida Law Letting Cash Totals Round to the Nearest Nickel

The change sets cash-only rounding rules prompted by the end of penny production.

Hundreds Hold Mock Funeral for the Penny at the Lincoln Memorial

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