The last pennies ever struck by the United States Mint fetched an astonishing $16.76 million in a recent auction that saw 232 complete sets on offer.
Each tri‑coin set was a unique collection: a 2025 penny minted in Philadelphia, a 2025‑D penny produced in Denver, and a special 2025 penny that was struck in 24‑karat gold—also at Philadelphia. Every coin bore a Greek letter Omega, a symbolic nod to the end of the penny’s two‑century run.
The total sale price made this the largest single‑event auction of Mint‑issued specialty coins. The final set in the series, the 232nd, alone commanded an eye‑catching $800 000.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, the auction house that handled the sale, released a statement praising the partnership with the Mint. “It’s an extraordinary honor to again be selected to partner with the United States Mint to offer exciting numismatic rarities to the collecting public,” said Brian Kendrella, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries.
The story comes after President Trump halted further production of penny coins for 2026, citing that the metal cost had risen to about four times the coin’s face value. Acting Mint Director Kristie McNally noted that although production is ending today, “the penny’s legacy lives on. As its usage in commerce continues to evolve, its significance in America’s story will endure.”
The U.S. government began minting pennies back in 1793, when Philadelphia still served as the national capital. Prior estimates had pegged the value of the last remaining pennies at up to $5 million each as they made their way to the auction floor.
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