Lubbock banker and coin enthusiast share their thoughts on stopping penny production

Penny Production Ends in the U.S. LUBBOCK, Texas – After 232 years, the U.S. Treasury has decided to halt penny production, minting the final one recently. Over the last decade, the cost to produce a penny has gone up significantly, rising from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents. Reducing the number of coins minted is expected […]