The 21st Show | The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now? | Illinois Public Media
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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.

The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now?

The 21st Show