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Penny’s Out Nickel’s Getting a Makeover | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Senate just approved the Common Cents Act — a game-changing move that could officially kill the penny and overhaul how we handle cash. Businesses will soon be allowed to round transactions to the nearest nickel, ditching pennies for good. The bill also greenlights experiments with cheaper nickel compositions to slash production costs without breaking coin-counting machines. While both coins remain legal tender, this is a major step toward a smarter, more efficient currency system — and yes, you’ll probably never miss those pesky pennies again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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