September 14, 2026

House Votes Unanimously to Eliminate the Penny

The House passed the Common Cents Act to stop minting pennies, except for collectors.
Cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest five cents, eliminating the need for pennies.
The bill is expected to save the Treasury $56 million annually in minting costs.

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