On Nov. 12, the last penny was minted in Philadelphia. That ended 238 years of pennies being made. The reason? It cost nearly ...

NEW YORK — The United States is running out of pennies. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation’s commerce.

Stores from Kroger to Whole Foods are implementing policies as some stores run out of pennies. Some are rounding or asking ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. President Trump halted penny production this year, creating nationwide shortages that left retailers unable to ...

The demise of the penny is most likely going to cause a financial burden on the consumer. The government decided to eliminate minting the penny, as the metal and labor used in the coin exceeded the ...

President Trump’s plan to abruptly stop producing pennies has left banks and retailers in a pinch. Some stores expect to lose millions of dollars this year because they’re having to round down on ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The restaurant industry has a penny problem. A nationwide penny shortage means that operators can't order pennies from their local banks, credit unions or ...