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The U.S. just produced its last penny after a more than 200-year run

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In a ceremonial event in Philadelphia Wednesday, the U.S. Mint produced its last penny. The one-cent coin, introduced 232 years ago, is being phased out because each one cost nearly 4 cents to produce. (Getty Images)
In a ceremonial event in Philadelphia Wednesday, the U.S. Mint produced its last penny. The one-cent coin, introduced 232 years ago, is being phased out because each one cost nearly 4 cents to produce. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on May 22, 2025.

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