The U.S. penny costs 4¢ to make… but it’s finally getting axed after 172 years. Here’s the breakdown:
The Math Doesn’t Lie: Taxpayers lose $40M+ yearly minting a coin that’s 97.5% zinc (copper left in 1982!).
History repeats: The 1850s “half cent” died for the same reason—cost > value.
Hidden Gems: Hoard 1943 steel pennies (wartime rarity) or 2009 Lincoln sets (limited run)—some sell for $1,000+!
Fun fact: Weigh a 1982 penny? If it’s 3.1g, it’s copper. 2.5g? Zinc.
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