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Message:: [QUOTE="Detecto92, post: 1583148, member: 75105"]Here:<a href="http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=771" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=771" rel="nofollow">http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=771</a> Specifically, the newly enacted final regulation prohibits, with certain exceptions, the exportation, melting or treatment of one-cent and 5-cent coins. Some of the exceptions allow for small amounts of these coins to be exported as pocket change, and for recreational and numismatic purposes. Other exceptions include the treatment of minor quantities of these coins for educational, amusement, novelty, jewelry and similar purposes. However, the public should review the regulation for precise terms and limitations of the exceptions.The new regulation authorizes a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both, against a person who knowingly violates the regulation. In addition, by law, any coins exported, melted, or treated in violation of the regulation shall be forfeited to the United States Government.[/QUOTE]