The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now?
A die for a penny press is seen at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in November 2025. In addition to the usual markings, this one also includes an omega mark — Ω, the last letter in the Greek alphabet — used for the last pennies ever minted. Matt Slocum/AP
Today's show included a rebroadcast of the following "best of" segment first aired December 5, 2025: The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now?
