On Nov. 12, the final U.S. pennies were struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
Why? The cost to manufacture the one-cent coin - which had been in circulation since 1793 - rose far above its face value. At the time pennies ceased being made, it cost 3.69 cents to produce one.
The U.S. ...
The familiar 鈥渢ake a penny, leave a penny鈥� sign at counters relied on the coin being a part of everyday life.
November鈥檚 halt to the minting of new pennies is leading to new signs in some retailers 鈥� ones warning the customers of a shortage.
But, while local businesses are bracing ...
