Few things symbolize our national dysfunction as much as this accursed coin, which we mint by the millions because it’s too worthless to spend.
  • mindbleach@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    the metals used to make a penny were worth more than the penny itself

    Is that where the value comes from?

    No, seriously. When you spend a penny - it’s gone. Right? So it’s wasteful to mint a penny that costs more than one cent.