Penny distribution officially ends

Feb 4, 2013 | News

The Royal Canadian Mint has officially ended its distribution of one-cent coins to Canada’s financial institutions today.

The demise of the penny was announced as a way to save cost as the Mint was spending more to make pennies than they were worth.

Reporter: Amber Daugherty
Camera: Giulia Frisina

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