You know things are really backwards when it costs two pennies to make one penny. And when it costs 9 cents to make a dime, the shit may soon be 
hitting the fan.
“Metals prices have been soaring this year as a strong economy worldwide has led to an increase in demand. The prices of metals used in coins are all rising: Zinc is up 76% this year, copper is up 68%, and nickel is up 42%, according to the London Metal Exchange.” -USATODAY
Never mind that the paper and metal we carry around in our pockets does not actually represent any gold that is supposed to be held in the US Treasury. The Federal Reserve has never been audited to determine if they even have the gold reserves to back US currency. So what are your dollars worth? They are worth what value other people see in them. Other than that, they are not even worth the paper or metal they are minted on.
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