US Ends Penny Production After 230 Years

The United States is stopping penny production. The last pennies will be made on Wednesday at the Philadelphia Mint. This ends over 230 years of making these coins.

Pennies cost too much to make now. Each penny costs nearly four cents to produce. The government says this change will save money.

Pennies will still be used in shops, but they may become harder to find. Some stores are starting to change their prices because of this. The US government thinks there are enough pennies for now.