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 ...
A penny for their thoughts: Americans say ‘time to move on’ from the coin
President Trump ordered the Treasury department to stop production of pennies. Here's how Americans are responding to the ...
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Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines
Trump’s halt to minting of pennies won’t harm Arizona copper industryMost copper mined in the U.S. comes from Arizona. But ...
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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 ...
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.
Getting rid of the penny introduces a new problem: nickels
President Donald Trump says he has ordered the US Mint to stop making pennies, which he correctly says cost more than one ...