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Penny debate in the United States

The penny debate is whether or not the United States should keep the penny. The penny is the smallest coin in the United States and it may not seem like a lot of money, but it adds up to a lot. Some people think that the penny should be kept because it has been around for a long time and is part of the American culture. Others think that the penny should not be kept because it costs more money to make than it is worth, and because it is so little money, people don’t really use it anymore. Ultimately, it is up to the government to decide if the penny should stay or go.