2025 Lincoln Penny Graded MS65 Red Brilliant Uncirculated by AACGS

Own a defining piece of American history with the 2025 Lincoln Cent — officially recognized as the final U.S. penny ever struck. This specimen is graded MS65 Brilliant Uncirculated Red by AACGS, the American Alliance Coin Grading Service.

For the first time in over 230 years, the United States has ended production of the one-cent coin, closing a chapter that began in 1793 and making this the last circulating penny in U.S. history. As news of its discontinuation spread, demand surged nationwide, with coin shops reporting record requests, banks struggling to maintain inventory, and even major institutions unable to secure sufficient quantities. This is far more than a routine coin release — it marks the end of an era in American currency.

Commemorating this historic milestone, the U.S. Mint conducted a landmark auction of the final pennies, offering just 232 exclusive three-coin presentation sets — one for each year of the denomination’s 232-year legacy — with one set achieving an astonishing $800,000 and others bringing tens of thousands, underscoring extraordinary collector demand. While those rare auction sets are not available here, they highlight the significance and desirability of the final U.S. penny, making the 2025 Lincoln Cent a meaningful and timely addition to any collection or a unique gift that captures the close of an iconic chapter in American history.

Features & Benefits:

• Final US Penny Struck – The 2025 Lincoln Cent marks the end of over 230 years of one-cent coin production, becoming the last circulating penny in U.S. history since the denomination began in 1793.  This penny is graded MS65 Brilliant Uncirculated Red by AACGS.
• End of an American Era – For the first time in history, the United States has discontinued the penny, transforming this final issue into a powerful symbol of a closing chapter in everyday American commerce
• Nationwide Surge in Demand – Coin shops report record requests, banks are struggling to maintain inventory, and even large institutions have been unable to secure quantities of the final U.S. pennies
• Historic US Mint Auction – Only 232 special 3-coin presentation sets were issued to represent each year of the penny’s 232-year history, with one set selling for an incredible $800,000
• Extraordinary Collector Interest – Most auction sets brought tens of thousands of dollars, highlighting intense demand and reinforcing the significance of owning the final U.S. penny ever produced

Details:

• Length: 3 1/3"
• Width: 2 5/8"
  
• Height: 1/3"
  
• Packaging Size: 9" x 5" x 2"
  
• Packaging Material: Acrylic
• Country of Origin: United States