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Pennies have been discontinued should you toss them or cash in? Heres what to do next

Even though the U.S. Mint has stopped producing new pennies, experts state that Americans should not rush to dispose of the coins they already have. Retailers are experiencing penny shortages, resulting in some businesses to round cash totals or run promotions to get loose change. Financial studies indicate that households often underestimate the value of their coin jars, with several holding significant amounts in dismissed change.