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US Halts Penny Production, Aims to Save $56 Million

5/22/2025

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The US Treasury will halt penny production, ending new circulation of one-cent coins.
Supported by President Trump, this decision aims to reduce costs, as pennies exceed three cents to produce.
Existing pennies remain usable, but cash transactions will round to the nearest nickel.
The change could save taxpayers $56 million, though nickel production costs may counteract savings.
Other nations, like Canada, have successfully eliminated their lowest denomination coins.

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The US Treasury will halt penny production, ending new circulation of one-cent coins.
Supported by President Trump, this decision aims to reduce costs, as pennies exceed three cents to produce.
Existing pennies remain usable, but cash transactions will round to the nearest nickel.
The change could save taxpayers $56 million, though nickel production costs may counteract savings.
Other nations, like Canada, have successfully eliminated their lowest denomination coins.