11/22/2025
The U.S. Mint has struck its final penny, ending a 232-year American tradition. Greg Maresca breaks down why the nostalgia couldn’t outweigh the price tag — and what the penny’s retirement means for our currency, our culture, and our future.
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The U.S. Mint has struck America’s final penny, ending a 232-year tradition. Greg Maresca reflects on nostalgia, fiscal realities, and what the penny’s retirement means for the nation.