| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
toomuchcopper
Penny Collector Member
USA
406 Posts |
 Posted - 01/14/2010 : 15:34:46
|
I know what I consider to be the answer to this question but am curious if others use the same numbers.
a $50 (5000 pennies)bag of copper weighs what?
a $50 (5000 pennies)bag of zinc weighs what?
an average $50 bag (unsorted)picked up from the bank?
food for thought: with your answer please give an estimate to the percentage of canadians in each bag.
|
visit www.crazycoinguy.com
for information on how to sort, what to sort, and sorting equipment. We also sell copper pennies in bulk, and other coins. |
|
|
El Dee
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
547 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 15:49:26
|
$50 bag of copper - 15.5 kilos.
$50 bag of zinc - 12.5 kilos.
$50 bag from bank - 13.5 kilos, give or take.
|
Trust the government? Ask an Indian. |
 |
|
|
Zyll
Penny Pincher Member
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 15:51:02
|
I have been doing 28lbs of zincs = $50, bag included.
For copper...about 34.5 lbs? Haven't experimented with that yet, because I roll my copper. |
|
|
|
Bluegill
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1964 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 16:35:41
|
Using minty fresh coins...
Cu
3.11 grams x 5000 = 15550 grams.
15550 grams ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 34.28 pounds.
Zn
2.5 grams x 5000 = 12500 grams.
12500 ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 27.56 pounds.
Using MI percentages of 30%.
3.11 grams x 1500 = 4665 grams ÷ 453.6 = 10.28 pounds.
2.5 grams x 3500 = 8750 grams ÷ 453.6 = 19.29 pounds.
10.28 + 19.29 = 29.57 pounds.
|
|
|
|
dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
2212 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 16:48:09
|
| The numbers are right on. |
|
|
|
highroller4321
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 16:49:18
|
quote:
Originally posted by Bluegill
Using minty fresh coins...
Cu
3.11 grams x 5000 = 15550 grams.
15550 grams ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 34.28 pounds.
Zn
2.5 grams x 5000 = 12500 grams.
12500 ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 27.56 pounds.
Using MI percentages of 30%.
3.11 grams x 1500 = 4665 grams ÷ 453.6 = 10.28 pounds.
2.5 grams x 3500 = 8750 grams ÷ 453.6 = 19.29 pounds.
10.28 + 19.29 = 29.57 pounds.
Right on the money |
Copper Penny Investing
www.portlandmint.com |
|
|
|
slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 17:01:26
|
quote:
Originally posted by Bluegill
Using minty fresh coins...
Cu
3.11 grams x 5000 = 15550 grams.
15550 grams ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 34.28 pounds.
Zn
2.5 grams x 5000 = 12500 grams.
12500 ÷ 453.6 grams/pound = 27.56 pounds.
Using MI percentages of 30%.
3.11 grams x 1500 = 4665 grams ÷ 453.6 = 10.28 pounds.
2.5 grams x 3500 = 8750 grams ÷ 453.6 = 19.29 pounds.
10.28 + 19.29 = 29.57 pounds.
Now that makes sense( cents ) he he ha ha lol....just had to do it |
You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be.......SLICK
|
|
|
|
toomuchcopper
Penny Collector Member
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 20:03:31
|
| My pennies run 10%+ canadian, sometimes 15% straight run form the bank....doesn't anybody else run into this...or all of you pulling the canadian? |
visit www.crazycoinguy.com
for information on how to sort, what to sort, and sorting equipment. We also sell copper pennies in bulk, and other coins. |
|
|
|
Bluegill
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1964 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 20:43:49
|
Where are you located that is getting that high of percentage of Canadian pennies? That's the equivalent to 250 a box. I only get about 1.5% here in SE MI.
What are the Cu Percentages of the Canadian?
|
|
|
|
denny
Penny Pincher Member
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 20:56:26
|
| I average maybe 1% canadian here in colorado .I dont waste my time looking anymore |
|
|
|
misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 21:13:11
|
| you guys in MI are at 30% still? Good job man now stop typing and get sorting! |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
|
|
|
wheeler_dealer
Penny Collector Member
USA
402 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 23:35:13
|
| Since the new restrictions on crossing the border I have noticed a significant drop off in Canadians. I'm only an hour away. where are you that you get that many Canadians? |
|
|
|
toomuchcopper
Penny Collector Member
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2010 : 05:32:40
|
| I dont do boxes much, mainly bags. located in Vermont...I did a test sample last night on a 13lb lot that was being shipped. random batch from the sorted box. I counted out 1950 pennies which if you average 150 per pound would be 13 lbs....weight 13 lbs 12ounces.....thinking about seperating the canadians.... |
visit www.crazycoinguy.com
for information on how to sort, what to sort, and sorting equipment. We also sell copper pennies in bulk, and other coins. |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
how much does a $50 bag weigh
Forum Locked
