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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to October 1, 2026

Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint stopped making pennies in 2025, but legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end their production after 234 years.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint stopped making pennies in 2025, but legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end their production after 234 years.

  2. Quartz

    Congress has sent Trump a bill to formally end penny production (opens Quartz)

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    The Common Cents Act directs the Treasury to stop making pennies for circulation and lets retailers round cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents

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