Guess what, fam? The U.S. Mint just struck its very last penny! 🤯 After more than 200 years in circulation, the one-cent coin is being retired.
Why ditch the penny? It actually costs nearly four cents 💸 to make a single one-cent coin—ouch. With production costs way above face value, the U.S. Treasury decided it's time to say goodbye.
Rolling out a new era of cash, future transactions will skip the penny. If you're holding onto these copper coins, keep them as mementos or trade them with fellow collectors. Coin jars everywhere might get a makeover! 💰✨
Thinking how this change could inspire other countries? In South Asia and SEA, many of us already skip smaller coins with mobile payments booming. As digital wallets and UPI rise, physical coins might feel more nostalgic than necessary.
What's your take? Will you miss the penny or barely notice it's gone? Drop your thoughts and emoji reactions below! 👇
Reference(s):
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