What's a Penny (or a Nickel) Really Worth? (Special Issue)
The author examines the
reasons behind the United States Mint's
recent decision to issue new rules on the
melting and exportation of pennies
and nickels in the broader context of
our small change. These regulations
were prompted by recent inquiries the
Mint received asking whether melting
coins was legal and by other anecdotal
reports of “recycling and speculation.”
What is happening and what is to be
done about it?