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House proposal could prompt new nickel as penny production ends

The Common Cents Act would let the U.S. Treasury study a new nickel composition and permit cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents.

Published Jul 17, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Americans may see a new nickel if a federal legislative proposal becomes law. The Common Cents Act would authorize the U.S. Treasury to consider a new composition for the coin.