The final penny was struck by the federal government in mid-November, and shortages already had broken out nationwide before the last one left the U.S. Mint. It’s another chapter in the story of the ...

The last cents were pressed in Philadelphia on Wednesday. From here on out, a penny saved is more than just a penny earned; it's also a relic of history. The final penny was minted on Wednesday at the ...

That grimy, circular piece of copper and zinc known as the penny is no longer being produced, but the tiny coin is still getting the last laugh. Less than a month after the last one was minted on Nov.