Quiz on Trump's Order to Stop Manufacturing Pennies

What did President Donald Trump order regarding the 1-cent coin?

• To increase its production

• To make it out of gold

• To stop minting new pennies

• To change its design

What is the current cost of producing a penny according to the U.S. Mint?

• 1 cent

• 2 cents

• Almost 4 cents

• 3 cents

Which country phased out its penny a dozen years ago?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Mexico

• Japan

What is the main reason cited for ditching the penny?

• Its large size

• Its heavy weight

• Its popularity

• Its high production cost

Who is the Treasury Secretary mentioned in the article?

• Jeff Gore

• Scott Bessent

• Howard Lutnick

• Laurence H. Tribe

What is the main material used in making pennies?

• Copper

• Zinc

• Nickel

• Silver

What does the U.S. code allow the Treasury Secretary to do?

• Set the value of coins

• Mint and issue coins as necessary

• Distribute coins internationally

• Change the design of coins

What is the estimated number of pennies made by the U.S. Mint last year?

• 4 billion

• 3.2 billion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

What is the stance of the American zinc lobby regarding the penny?

• Unaware of the issue

• Opposed to its elimination

• Neutral

• Supportive of its elimination

What did Trump use to announce his order about the penny?

• A newspaper article

• A television interview

• A social media post

• A press conference