Argumentative Essay: The Penny Should Be Abolished

Money a great part of our lives which allows us to sustain ourselves through the purchase of our needs. We have our bills and coins, but from these coins, but from these coins pennies are the one with the least value in terms of how much value they represent, as well, as for how they are seen by some US citizens as unnecessary. As a result, an argument over whether or not the penny should be eliminated from our circulation money system has been going on since Jim Kolbe's claim to Congress that the penny should be eliminated. Without a doubt, pennies seem to be an unnecessary coin in some people’s life or time of purchase, and even to what they do with their pennies. Therefore, pennies should be eliminated. People always have something to do or somewhere to be and being able to do that along with other daily responsibilities is difficult especially with having to manage your time wisely. You might already be stressed enough about all the things that you have to get done and you don't need to spend a countless amount of time waiting in line for any purchase that you might need …show more content…
Yes, the penny represents “ Lincoln's significance in American history” (Source F), but most people will not lo0ok at the penny for its historical value, but for its economic value. In addition, this controversy of the penny being eliminated can do with the fact that some of those that benefit from the penny do not want the penny to be eliminated. For example, those who benefit greatly are the state of Tennessee as they are “ rich in zinc” which is used in making the coins (Source A). There are people that benefit in the production and circulation of the penny, but does that mean that those Americans that find pennies unnecessary need to continue hoarding pennies that they do not need for the benefit of those for the