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It's only illegal if you try to pass it off as a differently valued coin. Or removing some of the metal in hopes of melting it down and profiting off of that.
Title 18 United States Code, Section 331 Whoever fraudulently alters, defaces, mutilates, impairs, diminishes, falsifies, scales, or lightens any of the coins coined at the mints of the United States, or any foreign coins which are by law made current or are in actual use or circulation as money within the United States; or Whoever fraudulently possesses, passes, utters, publishes, or sells, or attempts to pass, utter, publish, or sell, or brings into the United States, any such coin, knowing the same to be altered, defaced, mutilated, impaired, diminished, falsified, scaled, or lightened - Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both
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Is it possible to bend pennies?
Yes, it is possible to bend pennies using tools or machines that apply sufficient force to the coin. However, altering coins in this way is illegal in some countries due to laws against defacing currency.
Is it illegal to destroy pennies?
Yes, it is illegal to destroy pennies because it is against the law to deface or destroy U.S. currency.
Is it illegal to purchase property in pennies In West Virginia?
No. In the U.S., all forms of currency are acceptable as legal tender. However, in Canada, if a debt is higher than 25 cents, it is illegal to pay it with pennies.
Is smashing pennies illegal?
No, it is perfectly legal to make flat pennies, so long as you don't try passing them as a differently valued coin.
How do you melt pennies?
Melting pennies is illegal as it is considered defacing currency. Additionally, the melting point of modern pennies (made mostly of zinc with a copper coating) is very high and can release toxic fumes. It is best to find a legal and safe way to dispose of unwanted pennies.
Why is it illegal to melt pennies and nickels?
It is illegal to melt nickels and pennies because their metal value is higher than their face value. So if people would keep all their nickels and pennies and melt them they would make a lot of money. Plus it would cause a penny and nickel shortage.
Is it illegal to glue pennies to a desk to make an art project?
Gluing pennies to a desk as an art project is generally not illegal, but it may be considered vandalism if the desk is not your property. It's best to seek permission before altering someone else's belongings.
Can you take pennies to the recycling center?
No it is illegal to take the pennys or other coins to metal recyclers.
Who melts down pre 82yr pennies?
Nobody. It's illegal to melt down Lincoln cents.
Is a penny heavy scrap or bare copper?
If you are referring to U.S. pennies, it is illegal to melt them and has been since 2006.
What tepreature do pennies melt at and what do you use to melt them?
First of all, it is illegal to melt down any U.S. currency. However, if the penny is fully copper, which most are not anymore, you will need a device that gets up to 2000 degrees F to melt it down.
Where can you buy pennies and pennies and pennies and pennies?
the bank!
