Save the Penny

Recently we read an article in Time For Kids about plans to stop producing the U.S. penny. Many students in our class have strong opinions about that. Here are some of their comments.

My opinion on this issue is they should not get rid of the penny because what if the store clerk needs 3 cents? Or what about the penny candy store? That's why my opinion is "no" they should not get rid of the penny. Oh yes, how are we supposed to honor Abraham Lincoln? I say keep the pennies!!! by Samantha

Another opinion is that America should keep the penny because it is part of the American culture. Even though it costs more to make a penny than it is worth, it would cost more to make a nickel. Many charities that depend on pennies will not be able to collect as much money. Prices of certain products and taxes may rise too.  by: Rachael

     

I think we should continue using the penny. We can just use cheaper metal.The penny is part of our culture. We would have to change too many things if we stop using pennies, and there are a lot of people that collect pennies. by Otavio

I feel that America needs to keep the penny. I feel that way because 67 percent of the people in America want the penny to stay and it's good luck to find a penny on the ground. But it does cost 2 times as much money to make one penny. by Bennett

The U.S. should keep PENNIES! Without the penny, more people would use the nickel and the nickel costs more than it is worth. Since most countries got rid of their lowest amount of money (coins), it would be unique for us to have the 1 cent penny. There are too many reasons to keep the penny and that is just a few of the reasons. by Blake