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Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump

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Congress has passed legislation to end the production of the penny after 234 years. The bill now awaits President Trump's signature.

Legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.

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