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Is the nickel nearing a revamp?

It costs 13 cents to produce the five-cent coin. Congress wants the U.S. to explore more cost-effective methods.

It costs 13 cents to produce the five-cent coin. Congress wants the U.S. to explore more cost-effective methods.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 5

Why it matters

The potential revamp of the nickel due to production costs is a routine government consideration with limited direct impact on credit markets or financial professionals.

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    Is the nickel nearing a revamp?

    It costs 13 cents to produce the five-cent coin. Congress wants the U.S. to explore more cost-effective methods.