Goodbye, penny! As the U.S. phases out the penny, cash-paying Coloradans may notice checkout totals rounding to the nearest nickel instead of digging for exact change.
This change isn’t unusual—countries like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada have already said farewell to their small coins. Ending penny production saves money, reduces waste, and keeps our transactions simpler. It’s something I’ve called for since my time in Congress, with the U.S. spending more to make pennies than they are worth.
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