History

How we got here, how we compare to other countries and why do we still have the penny.

  • Before 1982 pennies were 95% copper and 5% zinc.

  • After 1982 pennies are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.

  • What companies help the US Mint make the penny?

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Statistics

What it costs all of us to produce the penny and why should we stop making the penny.

  • In 2023, US Mint reported cost to mint one penny was 2.73 cents.

  • In 2023, $179 million in to mint pennies and nickels.

  • $100 in pennies weighs an estimated 55 pounds.Statistics

Next Steps

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