After the penny, Congress eyes eliminating the nickel too

Following congressional moves to eliminate the penny, lawmakers are now considering whether the nickel should be next, as it is even more expensive to produce than its five-cent face value. The penny's removal raises practical questions about the future of small-denomination coins in the US monetary system. Congress has been moving closer to making significant changes to the coins Americans carry in their pockets.

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