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Congress weighs a future without the penny
Original: Can we still use pennies? Congress plots a penniless future
US lawmakers are moving to phase out the penny, raising questions about whether Americans can still use the one-cent coin in everyday transactions. Discussion centres on what a 'penniless' future would mean for cash payments, pricing and the Treasury's minting costs, as Congress plots an end to penny production.
Why now: Congress is actively considering ending penny production, prompting questions about everyday cash use.
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- Can we still use pennies? Congress plots a penniless future · Centre Daily Times
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