美国铸币局提前停产一美分硬币，“零钱荒”冲击当地零售业！每枚分币的生产成本高达3.7美分，远超本身面值

Core Viewpoint - The United States is experiencing a "coin shortage" due to the early cessation of the production of the one-cent coin, which was ordered by President Trump, citing production costs exceeding the coin's value [1][3]. Group 1: Production and Economic Impact - The U.S. Mint was originally scheduled to stop producing the one-cent coin in 2026, but the last batch of raw materials was exhausted in the summer of this year, leading to the end of a 232-year production history [1]. - Each one-cent coin costs 3.7 cents to produce, significantly higher than its face value, which has raised concerns about taxpayer money being wasted [1]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Responses - The American Bankers Association (ABA) indicates that the issue is not a shortage of supply but rather a circulation imbalance, with many coins being stored at home, reducing the number available in the market [3]. - Various retail chains are implementing strategies to address the coin shortage, such as encouraging customers to exchange one-cent coins for gift cards and asking customers to pay exact amounts to minimize the need for change [3]. - Some McDonald's locations have started rounding cash transaction amounts to the nearest five cents due to the shortage of one-cent coins, automatically adjusting bills by two cents [3].