Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Final US Pennies Halted by Trump Admin, Could Fetch Millions
The US has stopped making pennies.
The last ones made have special marks and will be sold at an auction.
Some people think these special pennies could be worth a lot of money, maybe up to $5 million, because collectors really like rare things.
However, some experts think they might not be worth quite that much.
There's also a concern that one of the last pennies might have been touched by a person's skin, which could lower its value.
The Trump administration has halted production of one-cent coins (pennies)
The final pennies were struck on November 12 at the Philadelphia Mint
The last five pennies bear a unique omega mark and will be auctioned
Experts estimate the final batch could sell for up to $5 million due to collector demand
Proceeds will fund Mint operations and any excess will go to the US Treasury
- Who
- The United States Mint and collectors
- What
- The US has officially ended the production of one-cent coins (pennies), with the final batch potentially fetching millions at auction
- When
- Production ended on November 12
- Where
- Philadelphia Mint
- Why
- To stop the financial waste of producing pennies that cost more than their face value to mint
Expert Views on Final Penny Value
Concerns Over Final Penny Condition
Estimated Value of Final Pennies
Expert Views on Final Penny Value
Some experts estimate the final batch of US pennies could be worth up to $5 million due to collector demand for a modern rarity.
Concerns Over Final Penny Condition
One numismatist suggests the final penny's value could be compromised if it was handled improperly by US Treasurer Brandon Beach, potentially reducing its worth due to skin oils and sweat reacting with the copper.
- Production End Date
- November 12
- Minting Began
- 1793
- Final Coin Struck By
- US Treasurer Brandon Beach
- Location of Final Strike
- Philadelphia Mint
- Special Marks on Final Pennies
- Omega mark
- Purpose of Auction Proceeds
- Fund Mint operations and excess to US Treasury