Penny

There is a long-standing discussion about whether the penny should remain in circulation. Proponents and critics offer the following arguments: Arguments to Retire the Penny

: Originally made of pure copper, the penny's metal content was altered to zinc with a copper plating in 1982 to reduce production costs. The Current Debate: Keep or Retire? There is a long-standing discussion about whether the

: It currently costs significantly more than one cent to manufacture a single penny. There is a long-standing discussion about whether the