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Re:The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia by randomtoast on Thursday November 13, 2025 @05:12AM (#45913040)
You probably could have made $150 if you had melted the coins and sold the copper instead.
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Re:The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia by arantius on Thursday November 13, 2025 @11:35AM (#45916943)
A penny is less than 3% copper (since 1982).
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