The US one-cent coin has been a part of American currency since the country started issuing money in 1793. As inflation has continued to creep up, the cost of making a one-cent coin is now more than it is worth.

Unsurprisingly, people have been starting to question if we should continue using the penny.

Learn more about the past, present, and future of the United States penny in this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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