It’s official – after more than 200 years, the US Mint in Philadelphia is ending penny production, as the last 1¢ is finally struck.

According to the New York Post, US Treasurer Brandon Beach announced he pushed the button on the “penny-making” machine at the Mint on Nov. 12.

“God bless America, and we’re gonna save the taxpayers $56 million,” Beach revealed as he hit the penny machine at the US Mint. “This is the last one – three, two, one!”

Beach received a round of applause for the news. The US Treasurer further clarified if the penny would still be used as a currency in the US.

“We’re saying goodbye to the penny today,” he also shared. “But let me just be crystal clear, like I said, it’s still legal tender. So you can still use it at your stores and retail outlets.”

As for the fin

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