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US Penny Costs Taxpayers Millions, May Be Eliminated

Explore the high costs of producing US pennies, the push for their elimination, and potential benefits for businesses and taxpayers.

Republican senator goes to war on mascots designed to teach children about soil, pests and the US Mint

Republican senator goes to war on mascots designed to teach children about soil, pests and the US Mint

A bill banning the mascots is part of the government’s plan to cut $2 trillion in federal spending

The Independent UK

Elon Musk takes on his biggest challenge yet: Getting rid of the penny

Elon Musk takes on his biggest challenge yet: Getting rid of the penny

According to the U.S. Mint, the cost to produce a single penny jumped 20% during the 2024 fiscal year to 3.69 cents.

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Why does America still use the penny? Senator asks Elon Musk to do something about it

Countries like Canada and Australia stopped producing one-cent coins more than a decade ago. Sweden was a first mover in 1972.

Coin company accused of 9/11 ‘scam’ is selling $2 bills with Trump’s assassination fist pump on for $20

Company has sold at least seven variations of a $2 bill with Trump’s face, mugshot or likeness on it

The Independent UK

Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station

They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.

The U.S. Mint releases new commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman

The designs featured on the coins honor Tubman's life and her work as an abolitionist and social activist. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins.

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Chunk of change: four charged with stealing millions of US dimes from truck

Chunk of change: four charged with stealing millions of US dimes from truck

Defendants allegedly left coins scattered across parking lot after breaking into truck and taking 10-cent pieces worth $234,500

The Guardian - US

Edith Kanaka'ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter

Edith Kanaka'ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter

"Aunty Edith," as she was known, helped revive the Hawaiian language, hula and chant.

Thieves stole $100k in dimes from a truck in a Philadelphia Walmart parking lot

Thieves stole $100k in dimes from a truck in a Philadelphia Walmart parking lot

“There’s dimes all over the parking lot, all down the street,” Police Captain John Ryan said.

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