Penny press souvenir machines may be in jeopardy if the U.S. stops minting new pennies
Machines that crush pennies into souvenirs may be affected the most by the news the U.S. Treasury Department will stop minting the copper-coated zinc coin. They're in malls, amusement parks, and even museums. What happens if there are no more new pennies? (AP video: Joseph B. Frederick)
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There is no sign the U.S. Mint will stop pressing pennies, but Trump's pledge to stop making them is already being felt in one niche world.
The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out.
