It costs nearly four cents to make one penny. The nickel costs even more
President Donald Trump said he’s instructed the Secretary of the US Treasury to stop making new pennies, writing that they “literally cost us more than 2 cents.” He’s right — in fact, each US penny ...
Penny for your thoughts? Trump orders US Mint to stop making 1-cent coin. What to know
The U.S. Mint said in fiscal 2024, it took about 3.69 cents to produce and distribute one penny, a 20.2% increase from 2023.