The US minted its last penny. See how the coin evolved throughout its 232-year history.

The US minted its last penny on Wednesday. See some of the designs that defined the coin during its 232-year-long history.
The Economist

Farewell to the American penny

Production of one-cent coins in America will cease in 2026. The penny’s life has been long and fruitful, but its time has ...

Sad about pennies dying out? What to know about Kentucky's unique version of the coin

Kentucky's coin shows a log cabin similar to the one where Lincoln was born in 1809. The coin is meant to remind citizens "that his humble beginnings on the Kentucky frontier were the first step on ...
The Dominion Post

Soon to be penny-less: Look for Lincoln to make a comeback at future coin shows, area numismatist says

STONEWOOD – Penny for your thoughts? Don’t get John Hines started. “Yeah, it’s a little silly, I think,” the Stonewood, ...
insider.si.edu

Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. At six feet four inches tall, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries. He chose to stand out even more by ...
Idaho State Journal

Pocatello Purple Heart recipient's Medal of Honor highway design reaches Congress floor

The Medal of Honor has long been recognized as the nation's highest award for military valor in action among veterans in the ...