Coin production costs vary thanks to different raw metals used, complexity of their designs, labor needed and more.

The DOGE argument hinges on the amount it costs to produce and circulate the penny, which is more than three times the coin’s face value. A penny’s total unit cost last year was $0.0369 ...

In total, America's coin manufacturer said it ... At the same time, the penny's “unit cost” has gone up in recent years. The nearly 4 cent price tag is up 20.2% from the Mint's 2023 report ...

In total, America’s coin manufacturer said ... At the same time, the penny’s “unit cost” has gone up in recent years. The nearly 4 cent price tag is up 20.2% from the Mint’s 2023 report ...