Penny Production Cessation FAQs - U.S. Department of the Treasury
Dec 23, 2025 · The following recommendations are non-binding guidance. All must comply with otherwise applicable restrictions.Frequently Asked Questions: BusinessesWhy is penny …
U.S. stopped making pennies in 2025. Expect confusion ...
2 days ago · Expect confusing signals and more signs of penny shortages in 2026. Even bankers are asking for some relief as coin distribution locations close.
Last penny minted as US officially stops making one-cent coins
Nov 12, 2025 · The Treasury Department placed its final order for penny blanks – the flat metal discs that used to make coins – in May, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Could your pennies be worth more now that the U.S. ceased ...
Nov 18, 2025 · There are about 300 billion pennies currently in circulation in the U.S., much more than what’s needed for commerce, according to the U.S. Mint.
Why is the U.S. Treasury Discontinuing Penny Production?
Dec 23, 2025 · After more than 200 years, the U.S. penny is being discontinued. Learn what drove the decision and what it may mean for prices and cash transactions.
No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them
May 22, 2025 · The Treasury Department has ordered its last delivery of blank pennies. Once that's exhausted, the federal government will stop minting the one-cent coins, which each cost …
The U.S. just produced its last penny : NPR
May 22, 2025 · In a penny-pinching move, the U.S. Mint has produced its last one-cent coin. Are pennies worth it? Trump's plan to scrap them didn't come out of nowhere. The final penny was …