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Penny era closes as Washington gathers for farewell at Lincoln Memorial

WASHINGTON — A symbolic farewell is being planned in the nation’s capital this weekend as residents gather to mark the end of US penny production, following the federal government’s decision to stop minting the one-cent coin. The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial, reflects a mix of civic ritual, historical reflection, and public response to a monetary change that closes a chapter stretching back more than two centuries. Organizers describe the gathering as

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17 Dec 2025 10:44 AM 362 views

Penny era closes as Washington gathers for farewell at Lincoln Memorial

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United States ends penny production after 232 years, final coins may fetch millions

The United States has officially ended production of the one-cent coin, closing the chapter on more than two centuries of penny circulation. The decision marks the first time since 1793 that the US Mint will no longer manufacture the nation’s lowest-value currency, and it comes after years of financial losses tied to the cost of producing each coin. The final penny was struck on November 12 at the Philadelphia Mint by US Treasurer Brandon Beach, symbolically concluding 232 years of continuo

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Penny era closes as Washington gathers for farewell at Lincoln Memorial

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United States ends penny production after 232 years, final coins may fetch millions

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Sonam Wangchuk’s wife denies claims of links with Pakistani intelligence operatives

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Penny era closes as Washington gathers for farewell at Lincoln Memorial

Penny era closes as Washington gathers for farewell at Lincoln Memorial

United States ends penny production after 232 years, final coins may fetch millions

United States ends penny production after 232 years, final coins may fetch millions

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