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<p>[QUOTE="Pocket Change, post: 207417, member: 8012"]That is a problem. Of course, it would be very simple to make machines that sort by weight - this would also separate out the newer cents with different compositions the mint is sure to be coming out with. Of course, we're not to this point yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's really quite straightforward. If companies can make a buck from this, then you will be able to easily sell your copper pennies. If there isn't, then you won't.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also a point of clarification. Can a salvage company be buying copper cents considering the ban? I guess they could argue that they're not melting them - they're just shipping them overseas. But part of the ban is also that individuals can only take out something like $5 in 1 and 5 cent pieces. Does this not apply to export companies?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Pocket Change, post: 207417, member: 8012"]That is a problem. Of course, it would be very simple to make machines that sort by weight - this would also separate out the newer cents with different compositions the mint is sure to be coming out with. Of course, we're not to this point yet. It's really quite straightforward. If companies can make a buck from this, then you will be able to easily sell your copper pennies. If there isn't, then you won't. Also a point of clarification. Can a salvage company be buying copper cents considering the ban? I guess they could argue that they're not melting them - they're just shipping them overseas. But part of the ban is also that individuals can only take out something like $5 in 1 and 5 cent pieces. Does this not apply to export companies? Thanks[/QUOTE]
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