Did you know if the US dollar keeps going down in value, soon the copper in our penny will be worth more than a cent? What do you think will happen then?
When the metal content of the coin is worth more than the coins value it becomes a tradeable article and worth whatever people are prepared to pay for it regardless of face value of the coin.
Jul 18 02, 11:22 PM
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