Exploring Money: The Power of a Penny

What happens when a penny disappears? In this webinar, we will use the potential elimination of the US penny as a launching point to explore broader themes in currency, economics, personal finance, and classroom instruction.

Participants will dive into the unintended consequences and economic impacts of phasing out the penny, including the potential real-world implications for pricing, production, automated systems, and consumer behavior. We'll also compare how other countries have navigated similar transitions.

You will discover ready-to-use activities and lesson ideas as well as fun facts about US currency that bring money concepts to life in your classroom. 

This webinar is a partnership between Atlanta Fed Economic Education and MTSU Center for Financial Literacy.