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Mark Lewis's Argument Essay: Banning The Penny

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The penny is the Unites States’ lowest denomination coin, and there are some people who believe it should be abolished. On the other hand, there are people who advocate for the penny to keep its place in our economy and I couldn't agree more. The penny may be annoying, but it plays an important role in our economy, is popular among most people, and is an important piece of symbolism. Some say that the penny is completely useless, and though it may seem that way, the penny is probably way more important than many people realize. Pennies are rarely made of copper anymore, but instead, mainly zinc. In his “Ban the Penny” article, Mark Lewis recognizes the penny argument and states “But the penny has its fans, especially in Tennessee, which is rich in zinc.” (Source A). Tennessee makes …show more content…

The penny has not always had Abraham Lincoln on it, but it has always had the word “liberty’’ on the front.(Source G). The United States is known for being a place of “liberty and justice for all’’,and when Lincoln graced the face of the coin in 1909 the symbolism of the penny only grew stronger. There is no better way to portray liberty than to put the man who freed the slaves on our precious penny. Some say that “the penny is perhaps the most visible and tangible reminder of Lincoln’s significance in American history.(Source F). The world we live in today is filled with topics of controversy and the penny is just one of many. Some argue that the penny is useless and more trouble than it’s actually worth so we should abolish it. While it’s true that the penny can be a pain, it’s not true that the penny is useless. The penny helps Tennessee capitalize from zinc , was voted to stay in circulation by the majority of people, and commemorates the great Honest Abe. So those who argue that the world would be better without the low denomination coin just don’t know it’s

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