Death of penny by US Mint raises new questions about change


From here on out, a penny saved is more than just a penny earned; it’s also a relic of history.

The final penny was minted on Wednesday at the Philadelphia Mint after over 230 years in circulation as a useful coin flip device, a vehicle to cast wishes into lucky ponds and the smallest form of U.S. currency.

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