United States Mint

So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?

President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.

By Ben Blatt

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Without Pennies, What Becomes of Penny Loafers?

The fashion world pondered the future of the iconic shoe after learning that a presidential order might eliminate the penny.

By Misty White Sidell

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Celia Cruz Will Be First Afro-Latina to Appear on the U.S. Quarter

Ms. Cruz, a Cuban American singer known as the Queen of Salsa, was described by the U.S. Mint as “one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.”

By Isabella Simonetti

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Can A Trillion Dollar Coin Resolve the Debt Ceiling Crisis?

The latest standoff over raising the nation’s debt ceiling is giving new life to an old theory about how to avoid a default.

By Alan Rappeport