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U.S. Ends Penny Minting; Last Coins Auctioned in 2025

11/30/2025

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The United States has ceased minting new pennies for the first time since 1793, with the last coins scheduled for auction on December 11, 2025.
Billions remain in circulation, as penny scarcity affects Ohio cash transactions through rounding.
The final pennies, including a unique 24-karat gold version, will be sold in sets as retailers post signs to encourage exact change.

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Story summary

The United States has ceased minting new pennies for the first time since 1793, with the last coins scheduled for auction on December 11, 2025.
Billions remain in circulation, as penny scarcity affects Ohio cash transactions through rounding.
The final pennies, including a unique 24-karat gold version, will be sold in sets as retailers post signs to encourage exact change.