U.S. coin shortage

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phathack
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Re: U.S. coin shortage

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Uncle Al wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:55 am It boils down to economics.
The U. S. Mint has stated that the cost to produce a 'penny' is 3.5 cents, which is more
than the monetary value of the coin. Therefore, the 'penny' is being phased out. :(

Uncle Al
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Ive not used hard currency or written a check in years.
The last serious cash transaction was when I cashed in a pile of foreign currency at the exchange place at the DFW Airport, it was the sum of spare money after 20 years of international travel about $750 is memory serves.
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