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President Donald Trump’s executive order halting penny production has triggered an urgent scramble across the retail sector. With the U.S. Mint no longer producing new pennies and armored car services stopping penny deliveries, businesses are racing to adapt to a cash system without the one-cent coin. The sudden phase-out has caught retailers off guard, forcing them to implement rapid operational changes as existing penny supplies dwindle faster than anticipated.

Retail and business impact

Fast-food chains, grocery stores and convenience outlets are being forced to adapt rapidly, posting notices

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