Has the end of penny production found another victim?

Grip the handle and turn the crank. Watch the roller turn. Wait for that clink, reach into the little door. Turn over the still-warm, copper-colored oval in your palm. Smile. It’s a pretty penny.

If you have ever visited an amusement park, a large zoo or another family-oriented vacation spot, you have probably seen penny-press machines. You put in your penny along with the fee—typically 50 ...

Plop in a penny, plus a few extra pieces of change, and out comes a flat, elongated copper coin that is quite possibly one of summer’s favorite souvenirs. (Talk about making the budget stretch.) Call ...