U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed

In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.

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LamagLean Left· 320d ago

Last Penny Ever Pressed in Philadelphia as U.S. Ends 1-Cent Coin

The WeekLean Left· 320d ago

US mints final penny after 232-year run

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 320d ago

The penny is officially dead as U.S. Mint produces its very last 1-cent coin after two centuries

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 321d ago

Unlucky penny: US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

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Unlucky penny: US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

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The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia

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NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 320d ago

The penny is dead after 232 years — why you shouldn't get rid of it

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 320d ago

The penny is dead after 232 years — why you shouldn't get rid of it

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The penny is dead after 232 years — why you shouldn't get rid of it

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The penny is dead after 232 years — why you shouldn't get rid of it

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 320d ago

US ends production of pennies

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US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 321d ago

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US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

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Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· 320d ago

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

WHEC RochesterCenter· 320d ago

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 321d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Unlucky penny: US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

FOX BusinessLean Right· 321d ago

US to mint its last penny as Treasury halts production after more than 230 years

New York PostLean Right· 321d ago

US Mint in Philadelphia set to press the last-ever penny as coin gets canceled

MyNorthwestLean Right· 321d ago

What to know as the US Mint in Philadelphia prepares to press its final penny

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The GuardianLean Left· 321d ago

Common cents: US Mint to press its final penny

GizmodoLeft· 321d ago

America's Last Penny Is Being Minted Today

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