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Last US Pennies Fetch Millions at Auction
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Final U.S. pennies sold for millions at auction.
- A set of the last three pennies sold for $800,000.
- Collectors paid $16.76 million for 232 three-cent sets.
The final circulation pennies from the U.S. Mint have fetched millions of dollars at auction, surprising many who deemed them valueless. A total of 232 three-cent sets, commemorating years of American culture, were sold for $16.76 million by Stack's Bowers Galleries. This unprecedented event saw the very last three pennies ever produced, along with their striking dies, sold for an astonishing $800,000.
These collectible sets each contained 2025 pennies from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, plus a special 24-karat gold penny and a unique Omega symbol. The high prices reflect a deep sense of nostalgia and the integration of the penny into American lexicon and pop culture over its long history, which began in 1793.
Experts described the auction as a once-in-a-lifetime event, with prices determined solely by bidder enthusiasm. The sale highlights the enduring legacy of the penny, transforming a once-ubiquitous coin into a tangible piece of history for devoted collectors.
