Trump directs Treasury to halt penny production, sparking debate
President Donald Trump announced plans to instruct the Treasury Department to cease minting pennies, potentially ending the coin's 233-year history. The decisio ...
As Trump aims to ax the penny, these are the coins that cost more than they're worth
When President Donald Trump announced his intention to eliminate the penny Sunday, he cited the rising cost of producing the coin. Data from the U.S. Treasury shows it’s not the only coin that costs ...
Why Small Businesses May Absorb the Costs of Ending the Penny More Than Others
While there are arguments both in favor of keeping the penny and for ditching the small copper and zinc coins, one group may experience the end of the cent coin more acutely than others: small ...