由于成本高、使用量下降,美国Mint公司在230年之后停止了Penny生产。 The U.S. Mint ended penny production after 230 years, due to high costs and declining use.

2025年11月12日, 美国明特(The U. S. Mint)击倒了最后的流通货币, 结束了近230年的生产。 The U.S. Mint struck the final circulating penny on November 12, 2025, ending nearly 230 years of production. 由于成本超过硬币的价值，特朗普总统订购了便士仍然是法定货币，但将不再铸造。 Ordered by President Trump due to costs exceeding the coin’s value, pennies remain legal tender but will no longer be minted. 财务处预计每年节约5 600万美元,零售商和银行则作出调整,以适应四舍五入的现金交易和有限的供应。 The Treasury expects $56 million in annual savings, while retailers and banks adjust to rounding cash transactions and limited supply.