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The Death Of The Penny

Episode 218 · Dec 15, 2025 · 67 min

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In this week’s episode we discussed why the penny became more expensive to make than it’s worth, how its disappearance could affect everyday transactions, and what this shift reveals about our evolving relationship with cash. From rounding rules to digital-payment dominance, we break down the economic, cultural, and practical ripple effects of saying goodbye to the one-cent coin.

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