Penny -

: Eliminating it could lead to "rounding up" prices, potentially impacting low-income households.

: Sorting and handling pennies wastes time for businesses and consumers at the point of sale. : Eliminating it could lead to "rounding up"

: In 1909, the U.S. Mint redesigned the coin to honor President Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday, marking the first time a real person appeared on a regular-issue U.S. coin. minted until 1857

: The first pennies, minted until 1857, were much larger than modern versions—exceeding the size of a modern quarter. : Eliminating it could lead to "rounding up"

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