2025-11-12 18:47:37| BBC News | Business | World Edition

Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.

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Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process.

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