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As of early 2011 the raw copper is worth a bit more than 2 cents at retail, BUT:
> Even if you had a huge hoard of pennies, the cost of melting them plus the fact that you could only sell the metal at wholesale prices would wipe out most of your profit
> Melting cents and nickels is currently illegal in the US
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How much is a 1933 copper penny worth?
About $3
How much is a 1963D penny worth?
It's worth 2 cents for the copper.
How much is a 1957 copper penny worth?
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How much is a 1962 penny worth in the us?
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