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First 2026 products from the U.S. Mint revealed

The product release schedule for 2026 will start with four different issues that include annual releases in several series that have been available in previous years.

How much are the last minted pennies worth? We're about to find out

The U.S. Mint's last pennies struck will be auctioned on Thursday, Dec. 11. Each winning bid gets a 24-karat gold penny along with two 2025 pennies.

U.S. Mint auctioning off 232 sets of commemorative pennies, including 24K gold penny

The U.S. Mint is remembering the penny after it was retired following 232 years in circulation. On Thursday, 232 sets of ...

US Mint says it has pressed final penny. What to know

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia says it has pressed its last penny as the country moves closer to phasing out the venerable ...

Why 696 pennies sold for more than $16.7 million

Billed as the last circulating cents, the final omega pennies were sold in 232 lots Thursday, each containing three pennies, ...
Ohio University

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced.