For Those Who Save Copper Pennies...

That is a very good question. I really have been wondering that too. But alas I'm sorry to say that I don't have the answer either.

Also, I've been wondering if people have been dumping copper back into circulation now that it has dipped quite a bit. It really seems like I'm seeing more out there. It just makes you wonder if saving copper pennies still is the name of the game (but I really hope that it is since I have saved a lot.)

I am holding onto the cooper ones only because it really does not cost me anything. To answer the OP, I have the "nasties" sequestered from the better ones to prevent the contamination for spreading.

Is there a safe way to stop the oxidation on the wheaties? I would love to know a safe way as not to ruin them, maybe I will test some acetone soaking on a test coin and see if this works, I have been checking some old wheatie rolls I forgot I have and some rolls are almost full of bu's, ok, they are all 1930's-60's so let's say they are all in circulated condition, just because of their age, and I found them in rolls I bought but they all have a bu look to them, and there are some spots in the batch that need to be stopped before they get worse, any suggestions?

There are a few reasons your starting to see old coins of all types in change. Many people out of work are dipping into jars, cans, boxes, etc of coins that were just laying around for so called rainy day. Well now out of work, that day is here. Home robberies are increasing due to the economy and one thing that is stolen is coin collections. Most criminals just spend those as if they were just coins. At one flea market I go to one seller no longer sells coins due to him being robbed there of coins. If someone grabs a bunch of coins at a flea market, just what are you going to do about it. Chase them and leave your table unnatended? Those too end up in change.
As to the corrosion on any of your coins. What ever it is, it is usually not contagious to other coins. In other words most contaminates do not spread to other coins. With Copper there are several things that will effect that substance. Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, etc are just some of them. Cutting off any air to those coins will stop further problems. There is seldom a necessity to separate them, however, if a coin is exceptional in condition, you should keep it separate so it doesn't get scratched or dented.
Naturally the best solution to this delima is to just send all those coins to me. Then you would have no problems with contaminates.

Quote:I have an estimated 55,000 Lincoln Cents

Gary you don't live close to me do ya. I went to the bank to get some cents and they where out. The teller said they sold $75 worth before noon. I live in a small town with vary few collectors too. People seem to be buying them up.

My sorting system:

Indian's: 2x2's
Canadian: Paper Rolls
Common Wheaties: Plastic Rolls
Red Wheaties: 2x2's
Pre 82's: Big Glass Vase (almost 3' tall.lol)
BU 60-81: Smaller Glass Vase (airtight)
The rest: Big Glass Jar

I may be insane..lol. But I do what I enjoy, makes life fun.

What would that be 11 bags worth?

Hello Free2beme, always remember what Yo Mama taught you, "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch"!

Glenn