Notable News (September 30-October 6, 2025)

This week’s headlines include a convenience store that no longer accepts cents, a Royal Mint Museum podcast, counterfeit Australian notes, and a Trump coin.

Kwik Trip has announced it will stop accepting cents at its 900-plus convenience stores across the United States. All cash transactions will now be rounded down to the nearest five cents. The company attributes the decision to dwindling supplies of cents as the Treasury winds down production.

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The Royal Mint Museum has launched its second podcast series, The Secret Life of Coins, which explores how coins have been used beyond money—in protests, magic, healing, and more. The latest episode is currently streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

Photo: The Royal Mint Museum

South Australians are urged to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 and $100 notes after more than 200 incidents were reported in the past two months. Telltale signs of fakes include repeat serial numbers, misspelled words, incorrect fonts, and missing security features or images.

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The U.S. Treasury Department has released a design for a possible commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump that could debut in 2026. If approved, the Trump coin would defy tradition and existing laws by featuring a living president. 

Photo: U.S. Treasury