Watch: Moment the last US penny is minted

After more than 230 years, the US has ended the production of the penny.

Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump announced his intentions to end penny production calling it "wasteful".

The last time a coin was discontinued was in 1857 when the half-cent coin was retired.

Pennies will remain in circulation, but they will phase-out as businesses start adjusting prices.

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