The cost of copper today isn't the only time the problem has come up. Back in 1857, Congress discontinued the half-cent and made the penny smaller to reduce the amount of copper needed, according to ...

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting the penny, reviving the debate over the future of ...

two-tenths of a penny, half a penny and 1 cent. Brokerages and trading firms complained that the proposal was too complex and ...

The cost of copper today isn't the only time the problem has come up. Back in 1857, Congress discontinued the half-cent and made the penny smaller to reduce the amount of copper needed ...

Royal Mint data show 30m 1p coins were minted in 2022 and none in 2023. There have been no 2 pence pieces minted since 2021.