Trump says the penny costs too much, orders Treasury to stop making them
U.S. laws give Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent the authority to make the coins he “decides are necessary to meet the needs of the United States,” and the 47th President’s order seems to believe the penny does not meet that standard any longer.
Trump orders Treasury to stop minting pennies: How much does it cost to mint a penny?
Trump orders Treasury to stop minting pennies. How much copper is in a penny? Here's how much it cost to mint a penny.
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.
President Trump orders penny to stop being minted, U.S coin museum & Governor weigh in
President Donald Trump has ordered the production of U.S pennies to stop as of Sunday night. Now, Governor Jared Polis,
How much does it cost to mint a penny? Trump orders end of penny production
The penny has been in the crosshairs of Trump officials since he took office. Last month, DOGE, the department run by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, said that producing 4.5 billion pennies in Fiscal Year 2023 cost taxpayers more than $179 million.
President Trump orders Treasury to stop producing pennies
Local businesses say vast majority of customers don't use cash. President Trump says the move makes sense due to high manufacturing costs.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: Denver Mint Target of Latest Donald Trump Order
Let’s rip the waste out of our great nation's budget, even if it’s a penny at a time,” President Donald Trump pronounced last night on Truth Social, even as he returned to Washington, D.C., from a pricey jaunt to the Super Bowl.
Trump orders halt to minting of penny. Here’s how it could cost you money
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to cease minting the penny coin in a bid to cut government spending, USA Today reported. But the move could lead to price increases for U.S. consumers.
How Trump might get rid of the penny — and what could come next for your pocket change
Trump said he wants the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies because of their high manufacturing costs.
Democratic Governor Praises Trump's 'Great' Penny Decision
Colorado Governor Jared Polis cheered Trump's move for additional environmental benefits if the penny's production is haulted ...
So long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints
President Donald Trump announced Sunday he’s ordered his administration to cease production of the 1-cent coin, whose buying ...
Getting rid of the penny introduces a new problem: nickels
President Donald Trump says he has ordered the US Mint to stop making pennies, which he correctly says cost more than one ...
Coin World14h
First 2025 quarter dollars available in bags and roll sets
The U.S. Mint is now selling Uncirculated examples of the first American Women quarter dollar of 2025, featuring Ida B. Wells ...