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To: Diana in Wisconsin

They are only copper coated since 1983. Mostly zinc with a thin copper coating. 1982 and previous was about 95% copper. I really wouldn’t miss them, and saving them to roll and cash in is a pain. Takes a lot of time to make .50. Roll a $10 roll of quarters in much less time. I say bye to the penny. Of course there are millions in circulation and will be for a long time.


30 posted on 01/24/2025 10:03:35 AM PST by Omnivore-Dan (Shut)
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To: Omnivore-Dan

Unless your local bank demands it, I just take them to the change machine at my credit union or the Walmart - no need to roll them anymore.

My credit union does it for free, Walmart (of course!) takes a small fee for letting you use the machine; I seem to remember it was a couple of bucks on a $200 cash in last time I did it.


72 posted on 01/24/2025 3:36:10 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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