A Penny Pallet of 95% Pure Copper https://www.moneymetals.com/pre-1983-95-percent-copper-pennies/4 Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey just rolled out something you don’t see every day… a pallet stacked with 95% pure copper pennies. In this quick 30-second clip, Mike explains why those old pre-1982 “copper cents” are worth far more in melt value than today’s modern pennies. Before 1982, U.S. pennies were struck from an alloy that is 95% copper. Modern pennies are mostly cheap base metal — 97.5% zinc wit