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Originally Posted by ILG
Given the state of the economy, many are collecting coins. I have read:
Pennies pre-1982 have a melt value twice that of the face value.
Dimes pre-1964 have a mely value of a dollar.
Nickels have a melt value of about 7 cents.
I have read we should collect all quarters and dimes pre-1968. How much melt value do they have?
Anyone have any tips here?
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I think all post 64 coins are not pure. Nickels, pennies, dimes are mostly zing.
You've be better off buying silver coins. Their value is mostly dependent on the quality of the mint that remains over time. Coins that are uncirculated or proof are worth more.
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