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Penny Shortage Hits Some Massachusetts Restaurants Hard When It Comes To Exact Change
Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies because making the one-cent coins became too expensive.
November 26, 2025
Businesses in Massachusetts are getting more creative to deal with the shortage of pennies.
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies because making the one-cent coins became too expensive.
Theo Christo has been stashing away pennies at his breakfast restaurant, Theo's Cozy Corner, in Boston's North End for months. He hopes to give his customers exact change for as long as possible.
Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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