Coinage

coins-and-medals

The new penny introduced in 2026 represents a planned update to a long-running coin program, focused on durability, manufacturing efficiency, and clarity of design. Unlike a one...

Currency

Will the penny go away? The United States one-cent coin remains legal tender, but ongoing debates about cost, usage, and public sentiment continue to shape its long-term future....

monetary-policy

"Stop minting pennies" refers to proposals and legislative efforts to eliminate the one-cent coin from U.S. circulation. The debate weighs the cost of producing and distributing...

production and manufacturing

The U.S. one-cent coin, commonly called a penny, is one of the most familiar objects in everyday commerce, yet its journey from raw materials to pocket change involves carefully...