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How much is a penny worth in metal?

Updated: 9/19/2023
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Just a little more than $0.01... It actually costs the government more than a penny to make a penny, but it's only like a quarter of a cent difference. Any pennies minted before 1982 are solid bronze (95% copper), and are worth more in scrap than newer ones.

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