Crypto moves money forward.
Stablecoins make it possible for currencies like the US dollar to exist in digital form. They do everything a copper penny can’t — they travel the globe in seconds and can be spent in over 190 countries.
Let's be honest, Abe
In an increasingly digital world, the penny is getting left behind.
America's first one-cent piece was struck in 1793, one year after the Mint opened. It was so large it was hard to use, yet it wasn't replaced by a smaller penny until 1857.
167 years later and the penny has yet to receive another major update. Maybe that’s why $1.2 million worth of pennies go missing every year.
Enter USDC
Built for rapid payments and 24/7 global financial markets, USDC is a stablecoin that can be redeemed 1:1 for US dollars — it’s fully backed by cash and cash equivalents held at regulated financial institutions. Best of all, when you hold USDC on Coinbase, you can earn up to 5.1% rewards on your balance.
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Mint a penny
No, you don’t have to machine-stamp any copper coins. Head to MintAPenny.xyz to mint a limited-edition penny NFT on Base to celebrate how digital money makes $.01 useful again.
Redeem your penny hat
Once you have your penny NFT in your Coinbase Wallet, head to coinbase.com/shop to connect your wallet and redeem your penny hat for the bargain price of… 1 penny (plus shipping, and while supplies last). The penny: bad at being money, good at being merch.
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USD Coin
The digital dollar. USD Coin is a fully-backed crypto asset 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. Plus, you can earn 2% just by holding USDC.
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