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TODAY IN CONTEXT BONUS: After more than 200 years in our pockets, cash drawers, and couch cushions, the U.S. penny has finally been retired. But ending the nation's smallest coin isn't just a symbolic moment; it's a shift with real economic, cultural, and practical consequences.
In this History Shorts: Today in Context episode, we explore why the penny became too costly to mint. From Lincoln's legacy to the future of cash, this is the full story of America's cheapest coin… and its surprisingly expensive farewell.
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TODAY IN CONTEXT BONUS: After more than 200 years in our pockets, cash drawers, and couch cushions, the U.S. penny has finally been retired. But ending the nation's smallest coin isn't just a symbolic moment; it's a shift with real economic, cultural, and practical consequences.
In this History Shorts: Today in Context episode, we explore why the penny became too costly to mint. From Lincoln's legacy to the future of cash, this is the full story of America's cheapest coin… and its surprisingly expensive farewell.
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast
ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise
LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/
SPONSORED BY: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/get-it-now

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