Penny Production has Officially Ended

Some businesses are already feeling the shortage, and have started rounding receipts to the nearest five cents.

If you have any pennies buried in your couch…under the mess inside your car…or in a bucket in your garage…you should hold on to them. they may be worth something someday.

Yesterday, the last ever U.S. penny was minted. The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has been making pennies since 1793, when they were made of 100% copper. Since 1982, pennies have been made of “copper-plated zinc.” President Trump said we shouldn’t make any more because pennies cost more than a penny to produce. Which is true, they cost 3 point 7 cents each. Some businesses are already feeling the shortage, and have started rounding receipts to the nearest five cents, particularly if someone is paying in cash.