Penny’s Out Nickel’s Next | Augusta Georgia News

The House just passed the Common Cents Act — a bold move to officially eliminate the penny and overhaul the nickel. With pennies gone, stores already round to the nearest nickel, and the Mint is preparing new coins with cheaper, zinc-heavy alloys to slash production costs. Critics say ditching the nickel would’ve been easier, since it’s been costing more than five cents to make for two decades. The bill now heads to the Senate and the White House — a modernization effort that could reshape U.S. currency, but its future remains uncertain. 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/c2877312f8aee739