Editorial photo #12933222 Economy, Business and Finance

End Of An Era: U.S. Retires The Penny, Reshaping Everyday Transactions

U.S. one-cent coins, commonly known as pennies, are displayed in an illustrative photo taken in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 1, 2025, after the U.S. Mint officially ends penny production. The decision to discontinue America's smallest denomination aims to reduce production costs and streamline cash transactions, leaving retailers across the United States preparing for cash rounding and pricing adjustments. (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12933222
Date taken: 1 November 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Luis Boza/NurPhoto
Category: Economy, Business and Finance

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