Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution: “The Congress shall have the power … To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures.”
The key words there are “The Congress.”
The key words there are “The Congress.”
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https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/5111
And when he writes an executive order to eliminate the senate and house?
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Genie, I wish that Republican members of the House and Senate would develop a deep visceral hatred for any force that would dare to touch their ability to authorize the coining of money.
Mike Johnson, red with fury: PENNNNNNNNIEEEES!!!
That determination is presumably subject to APA review
So together, it must mint these coins, and only these particular denominations, as needed.
"But it says may, so you don't have to do this thing!"
"It absolutely says may, meaning it's at my discretion. So, kindly hold my beer while I do that thing."
The penny is stupid and deserves to die. The only thing it's good for is those cool floors. This one ain't a 5 alarm fire. Or even a fire at all.