In a controversial decision, President Trump has directed the U.S. Treasury to cease the production of pennies. The rationale? Rising metal costs—zinc and copper—mean the one-cent coin is now worth more in its raw form than as currency. This daring maneuver highlights ongoing debates in America about the practicality and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing lower-value coinage. It's a small but symbolic step that echoes a larger sentiment against pointless governmental expenses. How long will fiat currency's tedious reign endure? I can't help but wonder.
