Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
Can Trump really kill off the penny -- and should he?
Eliminating the penny via a social media post, like President Donald Trump did,, isn't just legally dubious. It could cause ...
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A Penny Spurned: Does the Lesser Coin Still Make Sense?
The penny’s fate remains uncertain. No executive order has been published regarding the president’s penny directive, and the ...
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So long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints
The move came after New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, and others dropped their lowest-denomination coins. After dropping the penny or its equivalent, those countries have not looked back.
Penny for your thoughts? Trump orders US Mint to stop making 1-cent coin. What to know
The U.S. Mint said in fiscal 2024, it took about 3.69 cents to produce and distribute one penny, a 20.2% increase from 2023.