The dies used to press the last pennies on display at the US Mint on November 12, 2025 in Philadelphia. These last pennies bear a special 'Omega' and will not be put in circulation, but will be ...

It will soon be time to say goodbye — at least in part — to the penny. The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will phase out production of the 1-cent coin beginning in early 2026 to comply with a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The last US penny was minted on November 12 and will be auctioned off.Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images The US minted its last penny on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. This Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that he’d ...

As part of the Trump administration’s efficiency plan, the penny may cease being produced. Nickels would take over as the next lowest denomination, which could offset savings because they are also ...

Consumers may want to avoid offering retailers a penny for their thoughts from now on. What they could get for their cent is a blast of complaints from many businesses owners now struggling with ...

A penny saved was a penny earned. A penny bought your thoughts. A penny was pretty. A penny was pinched. A penny might even be hiding in your loafer. There won’t be as much of that anymore. The ...

Last year, the United States Mint pressed the last penny. Penny preservationists warned that the death of the one-cent coin might seed dire consequences: coin shortages at checkout counters; confusion ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...