US Congress passes bill to end cent production
Quick Look
- The US Congress approved the bill in the Senate to end the production of cents.
- If the bill is signed by Trump, more than 230 years of cent production will officially end.
- The mint had minted the last 1 cent to be removed from circulation in 2025, and savings are expected to be made due to the increase in production costs.
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Why It Matters
The US Mint stopped producing cents for circulation in November 2025 and minted the last 1 cent to be put into circulation on that date. The cost of production had increased from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents in the last 10 years.
The US Congress passed a bill to end the production of cents.
In the vote held in the Senate, the bill to end cent production was accepted.
The bill passed by Congress will be submitted to US President Donald Trump for approval.
If Trump signs the bill, cent production will officially end after more than 230 years.
The US Mint ceased production of cents for circulation in November 2025.
The Mint had announced that the last 1 cent coin to be put into circulation on that date was printed.
In the statement made by the US Mint, it was stated that it was decided to stop the production of the 1 cent coin on the grounds that it was no longer necessary to meet the needs of the USA.
In the statement, it was noted that the increase in the production cost of cents was also effective in making the decision, and that this cost increased from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents in the last 10 years.
Cessation of cent production is expected to save approximately $56 million annually.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
US President Donald Trump will approve the design and production of the cent will officially end.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When will the design be signed by Beyaz House?
- How long will it take for cents to be completely removed from circulation?
- Will an alternative system be developed for small money transactions?
