Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

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Published: February 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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FILE - Freshly-made pennies sit in a bin at the U.S. Mint in Denver on Aug. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - A lone penny is illuminated in a bin of completed pennies at the U.S. Mint in Denver, Aug. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pennies are shown in Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Pennies are shown Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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FILE - Freshly-made pennies sit in a bin at the U.S. Mint in Denver on Aug. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)