[QUOTE=jerseyscrapper, ...55 gal drums filled waiting when the gov gets rid of the penny so we can melt..[/QUOTE]

Folks, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is illegal to melt U.S. coins for ANY purpose. And Feds don't fool around when it comes to these types of laws. Personally, I wouldn't touch this copper strategy with a 10-foot pole.



My 2c.