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October 28, 2026 ・Original Analysis

The Penny Costs 3.69 Cents to Make.

Imagine running a business where every time you sell a product for one cent, you spend four cents manufacturing. You’d probably reconsider your operating model quickly. The United States government took many years to reconsider a similar situation.  For years, the U.S. Mint produced pennies that cost more to manufacture and distribute than their face […]