U.S. Mint Halts Penny Production
Date postedNovember 13, 2025
As of November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint has officially ended production of the one-cent coin. Existing pennies remain legal tender, but no new ones will be made. Treasury officials cite rising costs—nearly 4 cents to mint a 1-cent coin—and estimate annual savings of roughly $50–$56 million.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Cash transactions:
- Many businesses will round final cash totals to the nearest five cents (card and digital payments are unchanged). Consider posting a simple rounding notice at the register and updating POS presets.
- Change management:
- Coin inventories will tighten over time; ask staff to recycle coins from tills and coordinate with your bank for rolls as needed.
- Customer messaging:
- Emphasize that prices aren’t changing—only how cash change is given. Pennies already in circulation will continue to be accepted.