How much did it cost the US Mint to make one penny, in cents?

Q: How much did it cost the US Mint to make one penny, in cents?

4 cents (4). Almost 4 cents per 1-cent coin. The US finally stopped minting them in 2025. Source: US Mint, 2024

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Almost 4 cents per 1-cent coin. The US finally stopped minting them in 2025.SOURCEUS Mint, 2024

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