Economics
What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent
December 4, 2025
6 min
The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. 51ĀŅĀ× Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.