On the afternoon of November 12, the last pennies were minted in Philadelphia. According to the Treasury Department, the coin has become irrelevant and too expensive to mint, leading to the end of its production. Furthermore, it cannot be used to purchase anything any longer.
Indeed, the history of American currency is a fascinating one, evolving from the earliest colonial coinage through the introduction of Continental bills to the "greenbacks" and pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and Federal Reserve Notes we are all familiar with today. So, are you ready to cash in on the origins of US currency?
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