Some would debate whether or not copper pennies are worth their weight as scrap metal but their intrinsic copper value is nevertheless higher than the face value of the denomination itself making it worthwhile to check your change and hold aside all pre 1982 pennies.
Where to sell old copper pennies.
Sell your old coins today.
Just remember that the last person standing with copper pennies when the penny is eventually eliminated will be the one to gain the most benefit.
In this guide i wanted to talk about the many ways you can sell copper as well as who wants to buy copper in your area.
The decision is ultimately up to you.
Selling copper tends to be more lucrative than selling other kinds of scrap metal.
The then 16 year old lutes received the copper colored penny in change at his high school cafeteria in 1947 david stone.
Whether it s selling construction material copper wire a copper pipe or an appliance part of sorts you can make money but it s important you re making the most money.
Pennies minted prior to 1983 at prices very close to melt value.
These old pennies are getting harder to find as more and more people are looking for copper pennies and are removing them.
Getting involved in selling copper pennies means careful consideration to risk versus reward as far as sell quickly lower price vs seller slower higher price.
Hindsight is 20 20.
But having something useful to society is a great way to start.
Pennies minted before 1982 are comprised of nearly 95 copper.
The very low premium to melt value makes them an excellent investment vehicle for copper.
You ll need about 151 pre 1982 pennies to make a pound of copper.
Money metals exchange is pleased to offer copper u s.
If you have access to scrap copper at construction or renovation sites or at electronics or appliance repair shops consider selling the.
Whether it s copper silver or gold worth 1 or 100 000 our team will evaluate your items with speed accuracy and honesty get your cash offer in as little as 15 minutes.
While a used one could sell for around 2 000 to 3 000.
As of the date this post was written recycled copper was selling in my area for 4 13 per pound and the price has been rising steadily for several months thanks to a crappy economy.
These copper pennies are universally recognized and accepted making them ideal for barter and trade.
We buy all types of old coins and old paper money.
How to sell copper.