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<p>[QUOTE="gxseries, post: 2456982, member: 4373"]I guess the real reason is that there is no real need to do so. The last time metal composition was changed was when silver and copper prices went through the roof and material cost alone could have made the mint close its doors. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unless something drastic like this happens or counterfeit coins appear in hoards, I cannot see any reason why the mint would do anything. After all, if it ain't broken, don't fix it![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gxseries, post: 2456982, member: 4373"]I guess the real reason is that there is no real need to do so. The last time metal composition was changed was when silver and copper prices went through the roof and material cost alone could have made the mint close its doors. Unless something drastic like this happens or counterfeit coins appear in hoards, I cannot see any reason why the mint would do anything. After all, if it ain't broken, don't fix it![/QUOTE]
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