Press Release
Treasurer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

County to Request Taxpayers to Pay Exact Change for Cash Transactions

Kittitas County, WA - 02/20/2026 - In 2025, the US Treasury Department ceased minting new pennies for circulation.

For organizations that accept cash payments, providing exact change to customers can be challenging. Kittitas County’s primary banking partner, US Bank, has confirmed it is experiencing a shortage of pennies and may not be able to fulfill our penny coin orders at this time.
 
While we await additional Federal and/or State guidance, or any legislative action that may address this issue, Kittitas County Departments and Offices request exact change for cash transactions.
 
This is the simplest and most straightforward option, particularly when prices are fixed by statute or external agreement. 

Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us

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Contact: For more information, please contact the Kittitas County Treasurer’s Office at (509) 962-7535.

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