如果新立法獲得批准，則可以繼續生產一分錢。

這款標誌性的硬幣開始在全國范圍內的造幣廠製造的成本高於其價值。

The CONTINUES production of the penny could be halted if new legislation is approved.

如果新立法獲得批准，則可以暫停一分錢的持續生產。

It was on April 30 that Lisa McClain (R-Michigan) and Robert Garcia (D-California) unveiled the Common Cents Act.

麗莎·麥克萊恩（R-Michigan）和羅伯特·加西亞（Robert Garcia）（D-California）於4月30日推出了《普通美分法》。

The bill seeks to phase out the minting of the penny in full and transition to rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents.

該法案旨在逐步淘汰一分錢，並過渡到將現金交易轉至最接近的五美分。

For debit cards, credit cards, checks and mobile payments using a phone, there wouldn't be an impact.

對於使用手機的借記卡，信用卡，支票和移動付款，不會產生影響。

Should it be approved by Congress, the Common Cents Act would go into effect a year after being signed into law.

如果獲得國會批准，《普通美分法》將在簽署為法律後一年生效。

As part of the move, the two representatives noted that the United States would be following fellow countries that have already eliminated the cent from their currency, including Canada and Australia.

作為此舉的一部分，兩位代表指出，美國將跟隨已經從包括加拿大和澳大利亞在內的貨幣中消除了一分錢的同胞。

COSTLY CATCH

昂貴的收穫

They also pointed out that the production of pennies ultimately wastes taxpayers' money.

他們還指出，一分錢的生產最終浪費了納稅人的錢。

A report by the Treasury Department confirmed that its production costs about four times more than its value at 3.96 cents per penny.

財政部的一份報告證實，其生產的成本大約是其價值的四倍，即每一分錢3.96美分。

Not only that, but about 54% of the largest coin shipments last year were pennies, with quarters at 27%, dimes at 14%, and nickels at 3.5%.

不僅如此，去年大約有54％的硬幣貨幣是便士，四分之一的零售價為14％，鎳為3.5％。

The US Mint also cited a loss of about $83.5 million in 2024 on the 3.2 billion pennies produced.

美國造幣廠還列舉了2024年的32億便士所產生的約8350萬美元。

It's the 19th consecutive year that's happened.

這是連續第19年發生的。

Should the penny be discontinued, it certainly wouldn't be the first time that's happened in US history.

如果一分錢被停產，那肯定不是美國歷史上第一次發生。

The half-cent was notably removed by Congress in 1857.

國會在1857年被國會明顯刪除。

TRUMP'S PLEDGE

特朗普的承諾

President Donald Trump had also announced earlier this year that he'd told the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.

唐納德·特朗普（Donald Trump）總統還宣布，今年早些時候，他告訴財政部停止造成新的便士。

Rare coins

稀有硬幣

You may be holding something valuable in your wallet. Check out these articles on rare coins to see if you may have a treasure hidden deep in your pockets.

您可能在錢包裡拿著有價值的東西。在稀有硬幣上查看這些文章，以查看您的口袋裡是否隱藏著寶藏。

Trump did not have the executive power to act on that himself, however, as all currency specifications are determined by Congress.

但是，特朗普沒有行政權力對此自己採取行動，因為所有貨幣規格均由國會決定。

Nickels could also be on their way out soon.

鎳也可能很快就會出門。

The same Treasury Department report also confirmed that it costs nearly 14 cents to mint and distribute the coin.

同一份財政部的報告還證實，造幣廠和分發硬幣的費用近14美分。

RARE FINDS

稀有發現

Some older pennies are still worth some serious money.

一些較老的便士仍然值得一提。

They often have special minting errors or unique histories that can make them worth hundreds of thousands or even millions at auction.

他們經常有特殊的造幣錯誤或獨特的歷史，可以使它們在拍賣會上價值數十萬甚至數百萬美元。

At least three are still floating around in circulation and could go for up to $138,000.

至少有三個仍在流通中漂浮，最多可達138,000美元。

There's even a unique penny from 1943 worth $840,000.

1943年甚至有獨特的一分錢，價值840,000美元。

A highly "sought-after" Lincoln penny from another year is worth $336,000.

另一年的林肯一分錢高度為$ 336,000。

At least four other coins in your spare change could also be worth at least $3.7 million.

您的備用更改中至少有四枚硬幣也至少價值370萬美元。