No description availableCorrection: Death of the Penny storyRead full article: Correction: Death of the Penny storyIn a story published Nov. 12, 2025, about the last penny minted, The Associated Press reported that the last U.S. coin to be discontinued was the half-penny in 1857, according to Treasurer Brandon Beach.
No description availableBanks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making themRead full article: Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making themThe United States is experiencing a shortage of pennies after President Trump decided to stop their production earlier this year.