Fewer pennies cause stores to change the way they make change

Fewer Pennies Cause Stores to Change the Way They Make Change

As the holiday shopping season approaches, local banks and retail stores are facing a decrease in the number of pennies available to make change for cash customers.

Last week, the Associated Press confirmed that the United States is running out of pennies, following the decision to halt their production last February.

This decision follows the example of several countries that have already eliminated their penny equivalents, including:

Merchants in multiple regions have already run out of pennies and are unable to produce exact change.

Author's summary: Stores face a penny shortage ahead of the holiday season.

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West Kentucky Star West Kentucky Star — 2025-11-04

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