Should We Abolish the Penny? October 02, 2024 +1 Each year the U.S. Mint produces billions of pennies. Many are hardly ever used. Are these small copper-colored coins worth the trouble? Education NYT NYT > The Learning Network NYTimes Each year the U.S. Mint produces billions of pennies. Many are hardly ever used. Are these small copper-colored coins worth the trouble? Education NYT NYT > The Learning Network NYTimes