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merc49
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 05/20/2009 : 22:37:32
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Im sure this has been covered here before, but i cant seem to find it.
Does anyone know what $25.00 worth of copper pennies weighs?
How many copper pennies does it take to make a pound?
Thanks.
Merc
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 05/20/2009 : 22:44:33
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Depends on how shiny they are. 
$25 of copper pennies only, or rolled in a box?
Usually if you figure about 150 per pound it will get you close. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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myfundsarelow
Penny Collector Member
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 00:20:56
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hello merc49, just log on to coinflation.com this site gives you all the information you need to get the weight of copper cents, also of zinc& copper cents , also all silver U S. coins learn how to use this site then you will have all the information you need PEACE!! |
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1805 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 00:38:55
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2500 copper pennies times 3.1 grams per penny roughly = 7750 grams
7750 grams divided by 454 grams per pound (avoirdupois) = 17.07 pounds
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My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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myfundsarelow
Penny Collector Member
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 00:44:59
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| hello merc49,just log on to coinflation.com this site gives you all the information you need to get the weight of copper cents, also of zinc& copper cents , also all silver U S. coins learn how to use this site then you will have all the information you need PEACE!! |
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Posted - 05/25/2009 : 08:54:13
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| I did a little experiment the other day, and I found an average of 145 copper pennies per pound and an average of 188 zinc pennies per pound. |
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NDFARMER
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1197 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2009 : 16:06:33
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| Most of my $25.00 boxes weigh between 17lbs 5 ounces and 17lbs 6 ounces, but this includes the box and wrappers. |
COPPER - the "poormans" precious metal!!!
SELLING - $100.00 face copper shipped to you for $189.00 machine rolled or bagged - PM me if your interested. |
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natsb88
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2009 : 17:47:45
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Originally posted by Dodger
I did a little experiment the other day, and I found an average of 145 copper pennies per pound and an average of 188 zinc pennies per pound.
Just be careful with the 145. A mint-fresh copper with no wear weighs 3.11 grams, so it would take 145.85 (146 for all practical purposes) completely perfect pennies to make a pound. With normal wear from circulation, it takes a little more. I just did a quick test with a scale I have that is accurate to 0.01 grams, and it took 147-148 average pennies to hit a pound. I typically just use 150 for quick estimations. For buying/selling I go by the weight anyway; no need to count that way 
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Nate
The Copper Cave
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