Description: br The United States is facing a nationwide penny shortage as the U.S. Mint halts production of one-cent coins. Businesses and banks are running out of pennies, forcing stores and fast-food chains like McDonald’s to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents. Learn why pennies are disappearing, how it affects cash payments, and what this shortage means for consumers and businesses. Stay informed about this unusual cash crisis and the future of America’s smallest coin. br br #Hashtags (10): br #PennyShortage #USMint #CashRounding #CoinShortage #USNews #USBusinessNews #FinanceUpdate #McDonaldsNews #CashlessEconomy #MoneyNews br br Keywords (10): br U.S.