new penny

noun

1. penny.

new penny

noun

1. another name for penny

Word History and Origins

Origin of new penny¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Treasury, under the direction of President Donald Trump, has halted the production of new pennies, citing rising costs.

From Salon

“I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies.”

From Salon

"I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies."

From BBC

It had been raining for days, but on that day, the sun was shining like a bright new penny.

From Literature

Everyone was too busy trying to make Key West shine like a new penny.

From Literature