U.S. Mint Ends Penny Production After Over 230 Years
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The U.S. penny, after 232 years, was officially discontinued in Philadelphia due to its irrelevance and high minting costs exceeding its value.
- U.S. Mint Presses Final Penny After More Than 200 Years The New York Times
- The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia CNN
- Now that pennies are gone, here's how much it costs to make them and other coins WBAL-TV
- The last-ever penny was minted in Philadelphia Wednesday 6abc Philadelphia
- US to mint its last penny as Treasury halts production after more than 230 years Fox Business
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