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Stop Making Cents - The End of the American Penny
After 232 years in circulation, the United States Mint has officially stopped producing the one-cent coin. On November 12, 2025, the final new penny was struck in Philadelphia, marking the end of an era for American currency. The decision, ordered by President Trump due to the penny's high production costs, has sparked a national debate that goes beyond simple economics, pitting practicality against deep-seated sentimentality.
Join us on this episode of Dirt Nap City as we explore the history and the future of the humble penny. It costs the U.S. government nearly four cents to produce each…
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