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New Member
United States
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I been reading that I should keep aside all pre 1982 cents. What is the point of this beside the copper. Is the coppe worth a lot? I have a ton of cents before 1982.
Thanks
Kyle
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm not really sure of the exact copper compostion but I know that it is "more pure" than the copper cents that we have now adays. Just to put it into perspective it now costs about 4 cents to make a penny because of the copper. So just think how much it must have cost to make those cents that are pre 1982... The only point beside the copper would be either the date or the mint mark.
-Ben
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Member
United States
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theres only about 2 cents in pre 82 cents
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New Member
 United States
35 Posts |
So do I need to save them to have them melt down for more than its worth or what? Why save them?
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Member
United States
1154 Posts |
you should probably do a google search for more info on this, along with the other
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Valued Member
United States
228 Posts |
I use Conflation . com and use the base metal & silver value calculator. I use it as a guide and it often has good articles to read. As a newbie, it has been helpful for me to learn the different metal contents.
Fishnwidow
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New Member
United States
35 Posts |
So yes or no on keep pre 1982 cents.
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Member
United States
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I say keep them all if they are in fair shape
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2600 Posts |
I am keeping them, both for searching and in case we can eventually sell them for melt. Right now they would be worth more than Two Cents apiece. Even if it would take 5 years, I will take 10% on my money. How exciting, $123.00 in cents times two.........wow, I'm getting rich?  Jim  |
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Valued Member
United States
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If you don't want to save them ...don't.
You really don't HAVE to.
I'm saving them so if you don't, that will leave more for the rest of us.
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New Member
United States
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ebay # 160173529055 $50 face in pre 82 lincolns....$125.49 plus shipping. $50 bags of pre 82 Lincolns regularly bring $100 on ebay, double your money. Search for " penny sorter" and see the machine that does it for you.
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