It was a question begging to be asked after President Trump announced on Sunday that he had ordered the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, to stop minting pennies: What would become…
President Trump said he directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing production costs. But it's Congress that authorizes the U.S. Mint's manufacturing of coins. Michael M. Santiago/Getty…
By BETHAN SEXTON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:46 EST, 9 February 2025 | Updated: 04:43 EST, 10 February 2025 Donald Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop 'producing new pennies' as…
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been told to stop minting one-cent coins, or pennies as they are widely called, by US President Donald Trump in an announcement on…
Last Updated:February 10, 2025, 09:48 ISTThe U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.United States President Donald…
