How Much is a 1949 Wheat Penny Worth? (Price Chart)

The U.S. Mint struck the final five U.S. pennies Wednesday afternoon, ending the country’s 232-year history of making one-cent pieces. “All right everybody, this is the last one,” U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach said before pushing the button that formed President Abraham Lincoln’s image on a gleaming planchet. “God bless America, and we’re going to save the taxpayers $56 million.” 🔗 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/4pb8weI | The Wall Street Journal