• The Penny, Cost, Savings, and Souvenirs in Minnesota

  • Mar 11 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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The Penny, Cost, Savings, and Souvenirs in Minnesota

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  • The Fate of the PennySubject: Potential Discontinuation of the U.S. PennyDate: October 26, 2023Summary:This briefing examines the potential future of the U.S. penny, focusing on the economic factors contributing to a possible halt in its production and an ironic counter-trend of penny usage in the souvenir industry.Key Themes and Ideas:
    • High Production Cost: The core issue revolves around the economic inefficiency of producing pennies. The excerpt explicitly states: "It is said that it now costs four cents to make a penny." This suggests a significant loss for the U.S. Mint for every penny produced.
    • Potential Policy Change: The high cost of production has prompted consideration of discontinuing the penny. "Trump plans to halt production of the U.S. penny as a cost saving measure."
    • Penny as Souvenir: Despite its declining practical value in everyday transactions, the penny retains value as a souvenir item. "Meanwhile a company in Minnesota is making a fortune from pennies by pressing them into souvenir gift items." This highlights a niche market where the penny's perceived value exceeds its monetary worth.
    Important Facts:
    • The cost to produce a penny is allegedly four times its face value.
    • There is a cost-saving argument to halt production.
    • The souvenir industry is finding new uses for pennies.
    Implications:
    • Discontinuing the penny could lead to cost savings for the U.S. government.
    • It could create disruption for businesses which rely on pennies for transactions and change, even though many retailers now round to the nearest nickel.
    • The souvenir industry might be able to take advantage of the low intrinsic value of the coin and its sentimental value.
    Further Research:
    • Verify the exact current production cost of a penny from official U.S. Mint sources.
    • Investigate the scale and economic impact of the penny-pressing souvenir industry.
    • Analyze potential consumer and business reactions to the discontinuation of the penny.
    • Check the veracity of the information about President Trump planning to halt production of the penny.


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