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As the U.S. Mint produces its final pennies in May 2025, here's what you can do to make good use of your stash of pennies.
U.S. Mint plans to stop making the penny coin after Trump order. What does that mean for paying in cash? What to know before the change in Mississippi.
Are your old pennies worth millions? Experts say you shouldn't bank on it. However, some wheat pennies could be worth a lot.
The government loses nearly three cents on every penny it mints. On a nickel, it loses nearly nine cents. More nickels would ...
As a cost-saving measure, President Trump has ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing pennies, because they cost about four cents to manufacture. Without pennies, we can save $85 million annually that ...
Here's a rundown of U.S. Mint production costs from the government's latest fiscal year. Each penny costs nearly 4 cents — or $0.0369, to be exact — for the U.S. Mint to make and distribute.
The United States Treasury has put in its final order of pennies, and production is expected to end early next year. Here's ...
A spokesperson for the Treasury Department confirmed to USA TODAY that the government recently made its final order of penny ...
From comic book heroes to space exploration, new coin themes are attracting the next generation—even as cash use declines.
The United States treasury is planning to phase out the penny, which is minted at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
Are you team cash or credit? Grand Ledge businesses are seeing up to 70% of transactions go digital, but those fees add up for small merchants. How do you prefer to pay at local shops?