Philadelphia Mint Strikes Final Penny Following Trump Directive

The US Mint will continue limited collector editions while halting general production of the one-cent coin.

A pile of U.S. pennies is seen in this photo illustration in Washington, on Feb. 10, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP

The last U.S. penny to be struck was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 12 at a ceremony to mark the end of the coin’s production.

The penny’s 232-year production was put to an end by order of President Donald Trump, as it costs nearly 4 cents to make each penny, valued at 1 cent.