
The penny’s days are numbered, and while its disappearance might seem like a small change, it signals bigger shifts in how we spend, save, and value money. The U.S. Mint courts that it produces over 7 billion pennies each year, yet each one costs about 2.5 cents to make, making it a money-losing effort for the government. At the same time, cash is quickly falling out of favor.
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