【环球财经】流通两个多世纪，一美分硬币为何停产

Group 1 - The U.S. Mint has announced the cessation of the production of the one-cent coin, which has been in circulation for 232 years, due to the high cost of production exceeding its face value [1][2] - The production cost of a one-cent coin has increased from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents over the past decade, leading to significant financial losses for the Mint [1][2] - In the fiscal year 2024, the Mint reported a loss of $85.3 million attributed to the production of one-cent coins [2] Group 2 - Approximately 300 billion one-cent coins are currently in circulation, far exceeding commercial demand, and they will remain legal tender despite the halt in production [3] - The Federal Reserve has already suspended orders for one-cent coins at 100 of its 181 distribution points, with more expected to follow [3] - The banking industry is encouraging the public to deposit their one-cent coins to address the slowdown in circulation [3] Group 3 - The cessation of the one-cent coin raises questions about the future of other low-denomination coins, as the production costs of five-cent coins and others are also significantly higher than their face values [2][4] - Retailers are seeking federal legislation to establish a standard for rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents to mitigate potential legal risks [4][5] - There is speculation that inflation may lead to the gradual elimination of the five-cent coin in the coming years, although this could complicate cash transactions [5]