It’s official: the penny’s days are numbered. After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets, lining cash registers and fueling both nostalgia and frustration, the one-cent coin will cease production early next year, the U.S. Treasury has confirmed. The decision, driven by mounting production costs...
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During the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the currency that bears her face has ridden the ups and downs of the British economy, its crises and depressions, as well as its triumphs and jubilations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
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December 28, 2025
America’s retailers are reportedly unhappy with the end of penny production. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]
May 22, 2025
After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
July 24, 2020
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May 25, 2017
Coins, Southeast Asia’s leading blockchain-enabled mobile payments platform, announced the closing of a $5 million fundraiser led by Naspers, bringing the total amount raised in its Series A to over...
