PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — November 12, 2025 — The United States Mint marked the end of an era Wednesday as officials struck the final circulating one-cent coin at a special ceremony inside the Philadelphia Mint. The event commemorates the end of the penny’s 232-year production run as a circulating coin in the United States.

United States Treasurer Brandon Beach had the honor of striking the final coin during the ceremony, which celebrated the penny’s historic role in American commerce and culture.

“Today the Mint celebrates 232 years of penny manufacturing,” said Kristie McNally , Acting Mint Director. “While general production concludes today, the penny’s legacy lives on. As its usage in commerce continues to evolve, its significance in America’s story will endure.”

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