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US Businesses Face Penny Shortage Following Trump Administration's Halt on One-Cent Coin Production

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US Businesses Face Penny Shortage Following Trump Administration's Halt on One-Cent Coin Production
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SynopsisUS businesses face penny shortages after the Trump administration ended one-cent coin production in May, 2025. Retailers round cash sales to the nearest nickel, with some stores losing up to four cents per transaction. The Treasury Department originally estimated shortages would begin in early 2026

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Publisher: Economic Times

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