U.S. phases out the penny

Updated 2025.11.19 06:50 GMT+8

Jim Spellman

The U.S. Mint has made its last penny. The one-cent coin cost nearly four cents to make and is being phased out of circulation after more than 200 years in production. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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U.S. phases out the penny

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