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Yeah, even the copper ones I pick out of boxes are only 95%, so I have to account for that when calculating how much (theoretical) profit I got out of a box.
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CensorThis 2y ago

Is the copper in Pennie’s worth more than the penny now?

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Hoss “Compu-tard Admin Fag of The League of Irrelevant Anime Losers in Mom's Basement” Delgado 2y ago

Old pennies (pre-82 + some 82) were struck on 95% copper bronze planchets that have approximately 2.5 cents worth of metal value. Under federal law, it is illegal to melt them for scrap. All nickels including new ones have about 7.5 cents worth of copper and nickel metal content, and they are also illegal to melt under the same law.

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CensorThis 2y ago

What’s the penalty?

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CensorThis 2y ago

Probably costs a significant amount in energy and resources to melt and reforge anyway.