Bill Ending 1-Cent Coin Production Passes US Congress
A bill passed in the US Congress provides for the complete termination of the production of 1-cent coins, which has continued for over 230 years.
The US Congress has approved a bill calling for the end of the production of 1-cent coins, and the decision has been submitted to US President Donald Trump for approval.
Congressional Approval and Presidential Process
As a result of votes held in the US Congress, a bill providing for the official termination of the production of 1-cent coins was adopted. This important regulation passed by Congress has been submitted to US President Donald Trump for approval.
End of Historic Production
If US President Donald Trump signs the bill, the production of cents, which has continued in the country for more than 230 years, will officially come to an end. The US Mint had stopped the production of cents for circulation in November 2025 and announced that the final coin had been minted.
Cost Increases and Savings Target
In past statements made by the US Mint, it was noted that cost increases played a role in halting the production of cents, which are no longer deemed necessary for the country's needs. The production cost of a 1-cent coin rose from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents over the past decade.
Economic Expectations
With the complete termination of cent production through the drafted bill, it is projected that savings of approximately 56 million dollars annually will be achieved.