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U.S. Halts Penny Production, Restaurants Face Shortage Crisis

12/13/2025

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United States stopped producing pennies on November 12, triggering a shortage affecting restaurants.
The National Restaurant Association urged officials to address the penny shortage and seek rounding-rule legislation from the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve.
Casey’s General Stores, based in Iowa, will round cash transactions down to the nearest nickel to benefit customers.
If legislation passes, it would shield small businesses from liability and simplify transactions in a post-penny economy.

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United States stopped producing pennies on November 12, triggering a shortage affecting restaurants.
The National Restaurant Association urged officials to address the penny shortage and seek rounding-rule legislation from the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve.
Casey’s General Stores, based in Iowa, will round cash transactions down to the nearest nickel to benefit customers.
If legislation passes, it would shield small businesses from liability and simplify transactions in a post-penny economy.