Pennies may be going away, but the Lucky Penny is here to stay.
The U.S. Mint announced on Nov. 12 that after 232 years it would stop making pennies. The agency said the primary reason is the cost of making the coins, which has risen to 3.69 cents per penny.
Sherry Villanueva, founder of Santa Barbara restaurant Lucky Penny, said the discontinuation of the coin makes the popular pizza spot even more unique…