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Kate Schubel

The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?

One cent US coin with dollar bill. .

You won't find them at grocery checkouts, but the U.S. penny is back. To celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026, the U.S. Mint has introduced one-year-only design overhauls to almost all circulating coins, which are out now.

The rollout includes quarters, nickels, dimes, half-dollars…and yes, the penny.

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