With the end of the minting of any new pennies, some may be searching their change jars to see if there are valuable coins in their possession. […] ...

Pennies Are Trash Now

The answer appears to be nothing at all. There is no plan.
On November 13, 2025, the US Mint pressed the final pennies, ending over 230 years of production. This historic decision marks the conclusion of a coin that has been a staple in American currency ...
Mister Manners reminded us of the important etiquette practices linked to the one-cent, like the "take a penny, give a penny" ...
Even though the U.S. Mint has stopped producing new pennies, the ones already in your home, car, or junk drawer are still very much real money.