Penny and nickle

[JBinKC]

I just saw that the metal content in both the penny and nickle exceeds its worth.

[sweeps]

Re: Penny and nickle

I read that as well... particularly the nickel. But the article I read made a point that the cost of melting down the coins would outweigh any extra value in the metal.

[PRICEPLUS]

Re: Penny and nickle

and there you have it. The coins also remain circulating and generaly don't wear out.