Penny's Out Nickel's Getting a Makeover | Augusta Georgia News

The Senate just passed the Common Cents Act — a game-changer for your wallet. It officially moves to end penny production, lets businesses round cash totals to the nearest nickel (ending legal gray areas), and gives the Treasury permission to test cheaper nickel alloys — all while keeping every penny already in circulation legal tender. With over 800 pennies per person still floating around, and nickel costs climbing for two decades, this bill could finally make change less costly — and more practical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b8d5eb96f8fd35b