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. ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.