[mysterio]

I read that the treasury is taking a loss on pennies even though they're mostly zinc.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I read that the treasury is taking a loss on pennies

They make it up in volume.

[Smokin' Joe]

I read that the treasury is taking a loss on pennies even though they're mostly zinc.

But it only costs about thirty cents for them to make a dollar (if people will use them) ...and pennies last a long time.

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

"Coins cost more to make than face value"
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2006-05-09-penny-usat_x.htm