Here's How Much the US Spends on Minting Its Other Coins ... That represents more than half of the 10 cent coin's buying power. And the cost of producing and distributing the dime increased ...

That represents more than half of the 10 cent coin's buying power. And the cost of producing and distributing the dime increased 8.7% over the last year. In total, the U.S. Mint reported shipping ...

That represents more than half of the 10 cent coin's buying power. And the cost of producing and distributing the dime increased 8.7% over the last year. In total, the U.S. Mint reported shipping ...

That represents more than half of the 10 cent coin’s buying power. And the cost of producing and distributing the dime increased 8.7% over the last year. In total, the U.S. Mint reported ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters ... of the U.S. penny has spotlighted the coin's own price tag — nearly 4 cents to make and distribute each, or quadruple its value.