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US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper

December 20, 2012

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- When it comes to making coins, the Mint isn't getting its two cents worth. In some cases, it doesn't even get half of that: A penny costs more than two cents to make and a nickel costs more than 10 cents....

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