由于成本高昂,美国明特公司在238年之后停止了硬币生产,每年节约5 600万美元。 The U.S. Mint ended penny production after 238 years due to high costs, saving $56 million yearly.

2025年11月12日, 美国明特(The U.S. Mint)在最后发行一分钱, 结束了238年的生产成本(每硬币约4美分)超过面值的传统, The U.S. Mint struck its final circulating penny on November 12, 2025, ending a 238-year tradition as production costs—about 4 cents per coin—exceeded face value. 硬币仍然是法定货币,但不会刻上新硬币供日常使用。 Pennies remain legal tender, but no new coins will be minted for everyday use. 此举旨在每年节省5 600万美元,促使零售商将现金交易转至最接近的镍。 The move, aimed at saving $56 million annually, prompts retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. 收藏家和历史学家对文化损失感到悲哀,而最后的硬币则在一次由美国财务主任布兰登海滩出席的仪式活动中铸成。 Collectors and historians lament the cultural loss, while the final coins were minted in a ceremonial event attended by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach.