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Death of Pennies Heralds the Cashless Society’s Only Coin

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The Treasury is finally putting the penny out of its misery. But between iPhones replacing wallets and digital payments replacing bills, even nickels and quarters are becoming relics of the past.

The irony is that iPINIONS thinks we may be heading toward a future with just one coin to rule them all — and it’s not minted by the United States.

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