Are pennies worth it? Trump's plan to scrap them didn't come out of nowhere

President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.

Feb 10, 2025 - 20:18
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Are pennies worth it? Trump's plan to scrap them didn't come out of nowhere
President Trump said he directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing production costs. But it

President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.

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