The penny, which dates from the early days of the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792, now costs more to manufacture than the coin is worth.

That discussion will be held at the Mint Moments Event Center, which is located at 219 E. Ave D in downtown Killeen. The event will feature numerous local leaders and is free and open to the ...

Date: 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 Location: Mint Moments Event Center, 219 E. Ave. D, Killeen Host: Central Texas Community Arts & Music Initiative Phone: 254-551-0695 Email: ctxcami@gmail.com ...

Once a Mint facility gets the blanks, it doesn't take long to turn them into coins. According to its "Coin Production" page, one circulating coin press strikes 750 coins per minute.

UPDATED: May 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM EDT The U.S. Mint Thursday said it has ordered the last batch of pennies after President Trump ordered the elimination of the little-loved one-cent coin.