The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has produced its final penny, ending a 232-year tradition of minting the 1-cent coin. This decision, originally ordered by former President Donald Trump, was expedited due to a shortage of coin dies. Despite the halt in production, the penny will remain legal tender, with over 250 billion still in circulation. The cessation of penny production has sparked discussions about inflation and currency value, particularly in relation to Bitcoin. Alexander Leishman, CEO of River, highlighted that inflation has diminished the penny's value, while Bitcoin's smallest unit, the satoshi, has gained value. Bitcoin advocate Saifedean Ammous emphasized Bitcoin's capped supply as a hedge against inflation, contrasting it with fiat currencies. Bitcoin recently reached a record high of over $126,000, as the dollar experienced a 10% decline in value this year.