A push for cheaper pennies

Posted:

WASHINGTON (WKOW) -- The United States Mint says it costs more to make pennies and nickels than the coins are worth.

The finding has led the Obama administration to ask Congress for permission to change the mix of metal that goes to make pennies and nickels.

Right now, it costs 2.4 cents to make one penny, and about 11.2 cents for each nickel.

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
Contagious disease affects children in Eau Claire
Contagious disease affects children in Eau Claire
A disease is spreading through Wisconsin, and it's arrived in Eau Claire with a bullseye on kids."Hand, foot and mouth disease is a virus that most often occurs in children under the age of 10," says Jill Bauer, a public health nurse for the Eau Claire County Health Department. More >>
A disease is spreading through Wisconsin, and it's arrived in Eau Claire with a bullseye on kids."Hand, foot and mouth disease is a virus that most often occurs in children under the age of 10," says Jill Bauer, a public health nurse for the Eau Claire County Health Department. More >>
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Meth Bust Mugshots
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Meth Bust Mugshots
Western Wisconsin (WQOW) - In the slideshow above, you'll see mugshots for 20 people who've been charged after a year-long investigation into meth distribution throughout the Chippewa Valley.Click here for the full story.More >>
Western Wisconsin (WQOW) - In the slideshow above, you'll see mugshots for 20 people who've been charged after a year-long investigation into meth distribution throughout the Chippewa Valley.Click here for the full story.More >>
Baby's mother, father say they were given "pain pills" before baby was kidnapped
Baby's mother, father say they were given "pain pills" before baby was kidnapped
The mother and father of a Beloit baby testify they were given "pain pills" by Kristen Smith, before authorities say Smith kidnapped the infant and made an ill-fated attempt to escape with the child.More >>
The mother and father of a Beloit baby testify they were given "pain pills" by Kristen Smith, before authorities say Smith kidnapped the infant and made an ill-fated attempt to escape with the child.More >>
Former Eau Claire doctor surrenders medical license, closing sexual assault case
Former Eau Claire doctor surrenders medical license, closing sexual assault case
A former Eau Claire doctor's sexual assault case is officially closed after he agrees to stop practicing medicine.More >>
A former Eau Claire doctor's sexual assault case is officially closed after he agrees to stop practicing medicine.
More >>
Record-breaking bid for pig at Eau Claire County Fair
Record-breaking bid for pig at Eau Claire County Fair
Augusta (WQOW) - This year's Eau Claire County Fair brought on a record-breaking bidding war over a boar. A 9-year-old Augusta girl was the one who raised the pig. More >>
Augusta (WQOW) - This year's Eau Claire County Fair brought on a record-breaking bidding war over a boar. A 9-year-old Augusta girl was the one who raised the pig. More >>
Marshfield Clinic in Elk Mound to close
Marshfield Clinic in Elk Mound to close
The Marshfield Clinic in Elk Mound will stop seeing patients on September 19th.More >>
The Marshfield Clinic in Elk Mound will stop seeing patients on September 19th.More >>
EVERYBODY'S IN THE GAME: Coach helps girl with disabilities be a part of the team
EVERYBODY'S IN THE GAME: Coach helps girl with disabilities be a part of the team
It's the last game of the T-ball league season, and little Caitlin Larson gets her rips in just like everybody else -- thanks to a coach who believes no one should be left out of the fun.More >>
It's the last game of the T-ball league season, and little Caitlin Larson gets her rips in just like everybody else -- thanks to a coach who believes no one should be left out of the fun.
More >>
NEW DETAILS: Eau Claire police say juvenile accidentally shot another with stolen gun
NEW DETAILS: Eau Claire police say juvenile accidentally shot another with stolen gun
Police say the person who was shot is being examined, but the injury is not life-threatening.More >>
Police say the person who was shot is being examined, but the injury is not life-threatening.More >>
Fond du Lac man accused of holding wife against her will
Fond du Lac man accused of holding wife against her will
An armed standoff in Fond du Lac has ended with the arrest of a man accused of holding a gun to his wife's head and refusing to let her leave their home.More >>
An armed standoff in Fond du Lac has ended with the arrest of a man accused of holding a gun to his wife's head and refusing to let her leave their home.More >>
Dunkin' Donuts to open in Eau Claire this week
Dunkin' Donuts to open in Eau Claire this week
If you're a fan of breakfast, you'll soon have a new option in Eau Claire.More >>
If you're a fan of breakfast, you'll soon have a new option in Eau Claire.
More >>

A push for cheaper pennies - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

A push for cheaper pennies

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>