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Jewish News 24 · Sep 30, 2026

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PENNY PRODUCTION TO FORMALLY END: Congress has approved the bipartisan Common Cents Act, which will formally end U.S. penny production after 234 years and now heads to President Trump, who is expected to sign it. The U.S. Mint had already stopped producing pennies for circulation in 2025; the legislation codifies that decision and allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents. Existing pennies will remain in circulation and legal tender.

PENNY PRODUCTION TO FORMALLY END: Congress has approved the bipartisan Common Cents Act, which will formally end U.S. penny production after 234 years and now heads to President Trump, who is expected to sign it. The U.S. Mint had already stopped producing pennies for circulation in 2025; the legislation codifies that decision and allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents. Existing pennies will remain in circulation and legal tender.

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