End of an era: US penny bids goodbye after last coin pressed in Philadelphia; 238 years old currency finally retires after Trump’s order
After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets and cash drawers, the American penny has reached the end of its life. The final batch of one-cent coins was pressed this week at the US Mint in Philadelphia, an event overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach.Earlier in February, US President Donald Trump announced that he…
