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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

The mint doesn't continuously produce all coins at all times. They produce them in response to coinage needs.

Most people are using bills or digital payments, so coinage is down across the board. Inflation means the penny is worth so much less that it's infrequently used, so there's no point in minting new ones right now. If there is a need, they'll start minting again.

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