Treasury Halts Pennies After $85M Loss — Last Batch’s Secret Marking Revealed
The humble penny, a fixture in American pockets for over two centuries, is officially bowing out—but not without leaving behind a potential fortune for savvy collectors and everyday coin enthusiasts. In a historic move, the U.S. Treasury has ended penny production after racking up an $85 million loss in 2024 alone, with the final coins minted in August 2025 at the Philadelphia Mint. This decision comes as each penny costs 3.69 cents to produce—nearly four times its face value—turning what …