article : Should we really be hoarding nickels?

[jeff of pa]

Should we really be hoarding nickels? | SilverEnthusiast

 

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[coinsareawesome]

Huh... I thought that only the penny cost more to make than the face value.

 

[mr helton]

Huh... I thought that only the penny cost more to make than the face value.

The materials for the penny cost more than a penny. The material for a nickel costs 4.8 cents. This article is referring to production costs which includes overhead and things.

Current Melt Value Of Coins - How Much Is Your Coin Worth? shows the metal cost of both coins I mentioned.