Pennies going extinct in 2025 refers back to the ongoing debate and hypothesis surrounding the potential elimination of the one-cent coin, also called the penny, from circulation in the US.
The dialogue about phasing out the penny has gained traction in recent times resulting from a number of elements, together with its low buying energy, the excessive value of manufacturing in comparison with its face worth, and environmental considerations associated to its copper content material. Proponents of eliminating the penny argue that it has develop into largely out of date in an more and more cashless society and that its removing would end in value financial savings and diminished environmental impression.