The inertia is understandable. Pennies are an annoyance for many people, but they do have a long and storied history in America.

The penny was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and was the first coin to feature a presidents portrait.

Eliminating the penny is more than a practical cost-saving measure. It’s a test of our willingness to confront outdated ...

In 1857, the penny got reduced to its current size. In 1909, Abraham Lincoln became the first president featured on an coin. The idea of getting rid of a small denomination coin like the penny has ...

The penny was struck at the Denver Mint in 2001 and features the usual portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the front or obverse. What it doesn’t have is the normal Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

In a post on X, President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, took aim at the cost of minting the 1-cent coin, a price tag that’s increased 20% in the last ...

In a move that could ultimately save U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars, the new Department of Government Efficiency seems to be eying eliminating the penny. As the […] ...