The penny is a useless piece of American currency, it costs more to make it than it is worth. Very few people actually use the penny to purchase any item of value. The only group that benefits from the existence of the penny is the zinc industry. Many other nations have abolished the penny and it has not harmed their economy ex. Canada. Ultimately if our neighbors to the north can do it without their economy experiencing disaster, then the United States of American can do it as well.
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