Nickels | Penny

With the penny retired, the nickel is now the lowest-denomination coin, leading to debate over its long-term viability. Report Elimination of the Penny: Cents-able Considerations

In 2024, each penny cost approximately 3.69 cents to produce and distribute. This resulted in an annual loss of roughly $85.3 million for the Treasury. penny nickels

As of late 2025/early 2026, the U.S. Mint has ended regular production of the penny. With the penny retired, the nickel is now

The last regular minting of the penny occurred in November 2025 , with future production limited to ceremonial sets. With the penny retired

For cash transactions, retailers are increasingly adopting symmetrical rounding , where totals are rounded up or down to the nearest five cents. Digital and non-cash transactions still use exact cent increments. The Looming "Nickel Problem"