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To: Les H who wrote (48675)	11/2/2025 1:59:49 PM
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Penny production shut down by Trump; now shortages creep into NJ supermarkets Story by David P. Willis, Asbury Park Press A small orange and white sign at the register at ShopRite in Marlboro asks a question to every customer: "Where have all the pennies gone?" The sign requests that everyone consider paying with exact change, if possible, or with a debit or credit card. "The US Mint is no longer making pennies, causing a shortage." In February, President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop making pennies, which, according to the U.S. Mint, cost 3.69 cents each to make. The U.S. Mint reportedly made its last pennies in August, the American Bankers Association said on Oct. 17. Already, some convenience stores, supermarkets and retailers, including supermarket giant Kroger and Home Depot, have had locations dealing with penny shortages, according to USA TODAY. Penny production shut down by Trump; now shortages creep into NJ supermarkets The federal government may be backtracking and producing pennies soon, How the growing penny shortage may impact you