Final U.S. Pennies to Be Auctioned in December

The United States Mint has concluded the production of the penny, a coin that has been in circulation since 1793. The final batch of these one-cent coins, known as 'Omega' pennies, will be auctioned by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on December 11, 2025. ([stacksbowers.com](https://stacksbowers.com/sbpressreleases/stacks-bowers-galleries-to-sell-the-very-last-omega-pennies-at-auction-including-the-24-karat-gold-penny-sold-on-behalf-of-the-united-states-mint/?utm_source=openai))

 

Each of the 232 three-coin sets includes:

 

- A 2025 penny from the Philadelphia Mint

- A 2025-D penny from the Denver Mint

- A 24-karat gold 2025 penny from the Philadelphia Mint

 

These coins feature a small 'Ω' privy mark, symbolizing their status as the final pennies produced. The 24-karat gold penny is particularly notable, representing the first cent officially struck in gold by the U.S. Mint. ([stacksbowers.com](https://stacksbowers.com/sbpressreleases/stacks-bowers-galleries-to-sell-the-very-last-omega-pennies-at-auction-including-the-24-karat-gold-penny-sold-on-behalf-of-the-united-states-mint/?utm_source=openai))

 

The decision to cease penny production was driven by rising manufacturing costs, with each penny costing approximately 3.69 cents to produce. This move is expected to save taxpayers around $56 million annually. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/13/trump-administration-ends-penny-production//?utm_source=openai))

 

The auction will be held online and broadcast from Griffin Studios in Costa Mesa, California. Each set will come with a serialized Certificate of Authenticity, and the final set, number 232, will include the three dies used to strike the coins. ([stacksbowers.com](https://stacksbowers.com/sbpressreleases/stacks-bowers-galleries-to-sell-the-very-last-omega-pennies-at-auction-including-the-24-karat-gold-penny-sold-on-behalf-of-the-united-states-mint/?utm_source=openai))

 

Collectors and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this event, recognizing the historical significance of these final pennies. The auction represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of American numismatic history. ([stacksbowers.com](https://stacksbowers.com/sbpressreleases/stacks-bowers-galleries-to-sell-the-very-last-omega-pennies-at-auction-including-the-24-karat-gold-penny-sold-on-behalf-of-the-united-states-mint