Making sense of the penny debate as Trump calls for halt in production

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explores the spirited debate over the penny and how its discontinuation would work logistically.

Feb 11, 2025 - 09:14
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Making sense of the penny debate as Trump calls for halt in production
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explores the spirited debate over the penny and how its discontinuation would work logistically.