What to Do With Pennies in 2026: Smart, Practical, Creative Ideas
The US Mint made its last everyday penny on November 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. Almost a year later, lots of people still have a jar of pennies sitting at home. The post What to Do With Pennies in 2026: Smart, Practical, Creative Ideas appeared first on Ventureburn .
What to Do With Pennies in 2026?
The U.S. Mint stopped making new pennies as of November 12, 2025. However, existing pennies remain legal tender without expiration. Here's what to do with your pennies:
1. Cash them at your local bank. Banks will accept pennies and give you the full value.
2. Put them towards savings or investing. A jar of pennies can add up to $20 or more.
3. Spend them while they're still accepted. Most stores will take pennies for small amounts.
4. Use a Coinstar machine to count and cash in your pennies, though you'll pay a fee.
5. Donate pennies to charity. Schools, food banks, and organizations like the Red Cross accept them.
6. Hold onto them for nostalgia or potential numismatic value. Only rare older pennies have value beyond face value.
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