The Penny Isn’t Just a Coin: It’s Marketing the American Dream
Yes, the United States loses $85 million minting the penny. But what if we thought of it as a marketing asset, part of Brand America?
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As Trump aims to ax the penny, these are the coins that cost more than they're worth
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President Trump said the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl “embody the best of the American Dream” in a Sunday message. “I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
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