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US Mint Struck Its Last Penny

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck its last one-cent coin on Wednesday, marking the latest step in the demise of the penny. The one-cent coin, also known as a penny, is the lowest denomination coin in the United States. The discontinuation of its production is part of a broader trend towards reducing the use of cash.

US Mint Struck Its Last Penny

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck its last one-cent coin on Wednesday, marking the latest step in the demise of the penny. The one-cent coin, also known as a penny, is the lowest denomination coin in the United States. The discontinuation of its production is part of a broader trend towards reducing the use of cash.

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