Episode

Why did the U.S. stop making pennies?

Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 1858
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Summary

Bridget and Ryan are approached by a big film producer to write the next summer blockbuster — a movie all about the penny! The timing couldn’t be better because so many of you have been wanting to know: why did the U.S. stop making pennies? The answer comes down to dollars and cents. But … will this be “Million Bazillion”’s big break into Hollywood? Listen now to find out.