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.

and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers. Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United ...

In 2023, H.R. 2817 was introduced to change the composition of coins ... US penny "The logical and fiscally responsible solution isn’t to eliminate the penny but to reexamine how the Mint ...