Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste
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No more minting 'wasteful' pennies, Trump tells Treasury
The US President cites rising costs as the reason for discontinuing production of the one cent coinBBC News - 16h -
Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
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