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Well, you could... However, pennies are not pure copper. By the time the buyer would melt out the other metal, you probably would not get 1-cent for each penny. I mean, think about it...If copper pennies contained a lot of pure copper, everyone would be taking pick-up trucks full of pennies to sell as copper. But no one does, because it is not pure copper and has little value even after being melted. You'd be better off saving your pennies and buying yourself a CD -- at least the music would give you some enjoyment.
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What is 52 penny weight in gold worth?
Pennies are made of copper and zinc. there is no gold in them
When did pennies stop being all copper?
1860 The last copper pennies were made in England, and the same year the first bronze pennies were made.
You have 50 pounds of pennies how much is this worth for the copper?
This will depend upon the year of the pennies, because the make-up of pennies is not only copper and has changed over the years.
Can you sell pennies for copper?
It's currently illegal in the US and Canada to melt old bronze cents for their copper content. In any case the wholesale price of copper is such that you'd have to melt huge quantities of them to make any kind of profit.
What is a real copper 1989 penny worth?
Solid copper pennies weren't made after the 60's.
Is it legal to sell copper pennies to scrap dealers for the copper?
no federal offense
What is the weight of 22000 pennies?
22,000 modern pennies weight about 121.28 pounds , based on 181.4 pennies per pound. The old copper pennies weigh more.
How much is 130lbs pennys us weight in dollars?
It depends on the year. Before 1982, pennies contained 95% copper and 5% zinc. Those minted after 1982 are 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Today's pennies weigh less. So if the majority of the pennies are after 1982, you would most likely have about 23,586 pennies, which is equal to $235.86 USD. If the majority of the pennies are before 1982, you would most likely have 18,960 pennies, which is equal to $189.60 USD. But then again you can smelt the pennies and sell the copper. I hope this helped you. :)
How much does a copper penny weight?
Pre-1982 copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams. Pennies made since then are mostly zinc and weigh 2.5 grams.
Why do some people hoard copper pennies?
The idea is to save copper pennies because their melt value is higher than face value. If the U.S. government eventually makes it legal to melt old pennies, then said hoarders can sell their pennies at a profit.
Are war steel pennies worth more than copper pennies?
Yes in that you can actually sell them, but you can get an entire roll of 50 for $7.00 on eBay.
What is 52 penny weight in gold worth?
Pennies are made of copper and zinc. there is no gold in them
How many copper pennies does it take to make a pound?
In 1 pound of pre-1982 copper pennies, there are approx 448 grams of weight. Knowing that a copper pre-82 penny weighs 3.11 grams, simply divide the approx 448 grams in 1 pound by the individual penny weight of 3.11grams. The answer to"how many copper pennies does it take to make a pound" is this.It would take 144.05144 copper pennies to weight 1 pound........give or take a couple.One copper cent weighs 3.11 grams, and one pound is 453.59 grams. Do the math, and it comes out to 146 copper cents per pound.
When 12 copper pennies are submerged in water the pennies displace 4.13 cm3 of water If the combined mass of the pennies is 36.93 g what is the density of copper?
You cant't figure this out using copper pennies. Pennies are not 100% copper.
Does a penny have gold?
No, pennies do not contain gold. Modern pennies are mostly zinc with a little copper, older pennies are mostly copper with a little zinc.
How much a US copper 1943 penny worth in 2009?
There are not many 1943 copper pennies known. If it is genuine they sell for well over $100,000.
What is the importance of copper?
copper is important because it makes pennies and pennies are good
