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Comment by axiolite

4 hours ago

Okay, metal prices are low at the moment, but post-1982 pennies did have a melt value of approx 2c not long ago. And it shows nickels are still currently worth more than 5c.

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mulmen  3 hours ago

Sure, if the coins are worth more as scrap that’s a problem. So why isn’t that the justification?

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