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The U.S. has officially stopped producing pennies because they cost more to make than they are worth.

Some retailers are experiencing penny shortages and are rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents.

While production has ceased, pennies remain legal tender and can still be used for purchases.

Some retailers are as the production of the one-cent coins has officially stopped.

In February, President Donald Trump told the U.S. Treasury Department to because they now cost more to manufacture than the one cent they are worth. According to the U.S. Mint, they cost to make.

According to the American Bankers Association (ABA), the Mint ran out of its last blanks for making pennies months ago, with the last pennies being made in August.

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