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US Penny Nears Final Chapter: Congress Sends Bill to Trump to End Production After Over 230 Years

Sep 30, 2026 · 02:31 AM ET· updated 2h ago
US Penny Nears Final Chapter: Congress Sends Bill to Trump to End Production After Over 230 Years

Congress passed a bill ending U.S. penny production due to high costs. Existing pennies remain legal tender; cash may round to five cents.

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Congress voted to stop making new pennies because they cost too much money. When you buy something, stores might round the price to the nearest nickel instead.

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