Did You Know it costs 1.62 cents to produce that 1 cent copper coin. the penny is made from 2.5% copper and 97.5% zinc and those metals have gone up in price….See Details.
@TatWza

Actually it’s been that price since 2006, and Congress won’t agree to make the penny out of cheaper materials. This is why we have such a deficit??? Or does congress think making them cheaper will make America Cheaper??? Who knows Congress can be a bunch of idiots sometimes, but I do know thats a strong argument to help do away with paper and coin money. But you should definitely save that penny jar for the future holds wealth for you!!!!!