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TV Tokyo Japan: Copper Penny Investing News

TV Tokyo Japan: Copper Penny Investing News


 

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TV Tokyo, a news program in Japan, did a video piece on copper pennies and copper penny investing in the United States. We were featured and show up towards the end. It’s mostly in Japanese, however, there’s some English in there very worth watching. It’s on the link below, just click play on the video when the page loads.

Check us out:

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/mv/wbs/globalwatch/post_44361/

 
 

How to Sell Copper Pennies

How to Sell Copper Pennies


 

We get many inquiries and requests for information on how to sell copper pennies. What we will not do is give away our operational procedures. What we will do is give bits and pieces of advice that may help you decide if selling copper pennies is right for you.

After all, how to do something first stems from if you should do something.

Ever heard of ‘Location, Location, Location’ in terms of real estate? For copper pennies, it is:

‘Price, Price, Price’

If you aren’t sure about pricing, it may be very advantageous to search copper penny auctions and pricing via Ebay. Here is a link to a page on our site with listings which will open a new window in your browser:
 

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Ebay Copper Penny Auctions

 
 

Now that you have an idea of pricing possibilities, you simply have to note and accept the following:
 
 

Copper pennies are simply not a flat rate. The pricing is sporadic from lows and highs that can yield vast benefits to buyers and sellers if the timing is correct in their favor. Yes, in general, prices are on the rise, however, just like in the metals industry, the price will change with market supply and demand fluctuations.

As a seller, it is critical to remember how pricing and turnover work. Just like in a normal market situation, a seller can simply hold onto their product to wait for higher pricing during fluctuations in pricing. Though this means that the seller is also holding the risk of an opportunity cost loss to already have sold the copper pennies at a lower price to sell more quickly for faster turnover.

This all probably seems quite obvious. But it’s easy to get wrapped up in the idea of something without careful consideration to the risk. Getting involved in selling copper pennies means careful consideration to risk versus reward as far as sell quickly lower price vs seller slower higher price.

The decision is ultimately up to you. Just remember that the last person standing with copper pennies when the penny is eventually eliminated will be the one to gain the most benefit. If your profits now offset that risk of holding for later, sell sell sell. If your ability to sell is not yielding the profits you desire, it may be time to consider holding for a longer time.

Finding yourself torn between selling or holding copper pennies? When in doubt, do both! There’s absolutely no harm (in fact, it’s quite brilliant) to sell copper pennies and convert your profits into holdings.

The Three Multi-Values of Pennies

The Three Multi-Values of Pennies


 

 
 
 
 

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Intrinsic Value

 

Currency Value

 

Numismatic (Collector) Value

Intrinsic Value

 

All forms of currencies have intrinsic value. This means the actual physical monetary value of the item itself. A penny is made of metal. Therefore, it has metal value based on the metal content. For example, a copper penny is made of 95% copper 5% zinc and weighs approximately 3.11 grams.

This means a copper penny holds 2.9545 grams of copper and 0.1555 grams of zinc. Of course, wear and tear as well as various anomalies can change this figure. But the point to make is that this is a physical tangible value associated with the penny.
 
 

Currency Value

 

A penny also holds a currency value. This value is one-cent or 0.01 of a dollar. The purpose of this value is its trade value and use in a marketplace as a medium of exchange in place of a barter economy. A currency value is very subjective in a global marketplace when incorporating exchange rates and other factors.

Pile of Copper Penny Bags It is good to note that currencies like the dollar are heavily devalued due to mass printings of more money into the money system. This means the intrinsic value bolsters compared to the currency value from the impact of inflation.
 
 

Numismatic (Collector) Value

Finally, a penny holds coin collector numismatic value. This often has to do with rarities of coins, makes, quantity of units produced, models, years, various errors, and other factors.

 
 

Penny Value Conclusions

 

What’s the point? Simple. You can convert these three value terms into three different values:

  • Intrinsic = Investment Value

  • Currency = Back up Value

  • Numismatic (Collector) = Supply & Demand Value

     
     

    Metals are useful to society, and have a historic proof of keeping up with inflation at a minimum, often outpacing inflation. What does this mean? Your pennies are devaluing from inflation because of their face value but increasing in value because their metal value is not decreasing with inflation. While everyone else keeps their money in the digital world of banking, you are holding physical value that is increasing at a faster pace than money sitting in a zero percent-to-low-percent interest bank account.

    Worst case scenario, you still have currency value to fall back on as a back up plan. If the metal value breaks historical statistics and turns the other way around, you still have a currency value, proving that unlike a bet in the stock market, your pennies won’t reach a value of zero.

    Finally, pennies will be eliminated from circulation at some point. Every country has done it but the United States. Therefore, once it happens, the total quantity of pennies in circulation will drastically be reduced. Demand, however, for coin collectors will almost certainly stay the same. As a result: Supply drops. Demand holds steady. Value goes up.

    That sums up the three multi-values of the pennies. Thoughts? Feel welcome to leave a comment below.

  • 1943 Penny

    1943 Penny

     

    1943 Steel Penny


     
     

    This is the 1943 penny you will see. The steel penny of 1943 is made primarily out of steel with a zinc coating. But why was steel used this year? The answer is unfortunate: War.

    During World War II, copper was in such demand for tank shells and ammunition that pennies were made of steel this year. But this is not why most people search for information on the 1943 penny. The real find is actually copper 1943 pennies.

    According to the ANA (American Numismatic Association), there are 40 known 1943 copper alloy pennies in existence. Speculation is these exist due to left over copper blanks still in the minting machinery.

    Copper pennies are worth more in metal value than their face value and are worth collecting in large amounts for investing in copper pennies. See what people are paying for copper pennies.


    But this particular penny is so elusive it trades much higher in value due to its coin collector value. Think you have a 1943 copper penny? The best first test is with a magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it’s probably a counterfeit as it is most likely made of steel. Be careful not to risk causing damage to your coin if you think it is a legit copy. Even the slightest “ding” can reduce value.

    Another very highly sought after penny is known as the “1909 VDB” penny which, if it came from the San Francisco mint, is even more of a treasured prize.

    Read more: 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent Wheat Penny

    Copper Penny Floor

    Copper Penny Floor

     

    Ever wanted to build a copper penny floor? You will need copper pennies. A lot of them.

    This is the most obvious fact about building copper penny floors. However, most people underestimate the literal potential need for thousands of individual copper pennies needed.

    We sell copper pennies as an investment to people of all investing levels across the country. This is because the copper value of a copper U.S. penny exceeds its face value by over 2x. Because of this, we sell at wholesale pricing, making it very affordable for you to buy your copper pennies for your artistic creation.

    We do not offer any advice on how to build a copper penny floor for liability purposes and strongly encourage anyone attempting to do so do all proper research on safety and health before even beginning to attempt building a copper penny floor, copper penny tiles, or anything pertaining to copper penny floors.

    Penny Bins

     

    That being said, we do sell copper pennies as an investment. As you can see in the photograph, we have a lot of pennies that we sort. So if you need copper pennies, you’ve come to the right place.

    Visit our buy copper pennies page to see pricing.

    Cheap Copper Pennies

    Cheap Copper Pennies


     

    Cheap wholesale pricing when investing in commodities is critical to maximizing your return on your investment. You can take advantage of the best pricing available with cheap copper pennies on our buy copper pennies page under our products list guide.

    Want to buy copper pennies by the ton? We can save you shipping cost by ordering by freight truck. Contact us for details.

    The key is to do your research and actually start. You can see pricing for copper pennies here: Invest in Copper Pennies.

    Questions? Contact us. We’d be happy to help answer any questions you may have.

     
     

    Copper Penny Hoarders

    Copper Penny Hoarders


     
    Copper Penny Hoarding is a growing hobby. In fact, no longer is it a hobby, but an investment.

    Many people think back to 1964 when silver coins were last minted and started to become minted in a clad or copper-based metal composition.

    At the time, silver just began becoming worth more than the face value of the coins. Many people held onto these silver coins expecting them to rise in value due to their silver content. They were right.

     
     

    What is copper penny hoarding

     

    Copper penny hoarding is the act of collecting U.S. pennies dated 1982 and older made of copper. This is done because a copper penny is made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The penny’s weight of copper far outweighs the face value of the copper penny, making it an ideal copper investment. Some people collect a few hundred dollars here and there. Others are stacking $50 bags upon $50 bags, filling rooms from floor to ceiling.

     
     
    Copper Penny Bags Stacked

    Copper is not very expensive per pound yet. This means that an investor can really buy up copper on the open market cheap. Since it’s illegal to melt pennies in the United States, you can buy copper pennies under copper price.
     

    Copper Scrap .999 Pure Copper

    Melt Copper Pennies: Not quite yet

     

    It’s illegal to melt pennies and nickels in the United States. Why? Because the government knows there is serious value in these coins. As a result you can’t

    quite turn your copper pennies into scrap like the photo. In fact, you’d be better off keeping them in penny form. This is because a penny is easily recognized by the global market for its guaranteed 95% copper purity. Like other coins of silver and gold, coins sold for metal value tend to fetch a higher premium due to their ease of recognition and potential numismatic value.

    So it may be illegal to melt but it certainly is legal to hoard. Patience is a virtue. And to those that have patience hoarding copper pennies, may just have that virtue pay out big.
     

    Copper Pennies… Tons Hoarded

     

    Skip the baby steps and jump all in. That’s the mentality many have about taking advantage of the cheap copper penny prices right now. It’s very widely believed and anticipated that copper penny trade prices will rise dramatically once word gets around laws could change. People are buying up copper pennies by the ton.

     
    1 ton copper pennies

     

    If storage is an issue, you can always opt for insured storage options.

    The key is to do your research and actually start. You can see pricing for copper pennies here: Invest in Copper Pennies.

    Want to read more about copper pennies and the benefits of hoarding copper pennies? Here’s a few articles you can read:
     


    How to Make Money off of Copper Penny Hoarding
     

    How to Invest in Copper Bullion

    Questions? Contact us. We’d be happy to help answer any questions you may have.


     
     

    Pure Copper Investing

    Pure Copper Investing


     
    Copper investing needs to be catered to the individual. After all, everyone is different. Pure .999 copper bars may be right for you. Then again, so can .999 pure copper scrap and 95% copper pennies.

    When in doubt on which to do, diversify and pick up a some of each. Sometimes the “show me” mentality is best by physically having and holding in your hands each type of potential copper investment to know exactly what you’d be getting.

    Clearly, copper pennies of 95% purity are the most effective investment in copper price-wise. However, you can’t melt them, so don’t expect to get your return on your money immediately.

    Copper bars of .999 purity are very traditional and usually have higher costs of copper per pound because of this. Most copper bars are also imprinted or stamped with various unimportant markings that increase the price while not increasing the value of the copper bar itself. Copper Bars 8 ounces

    Copper Scrap .999 Pure Copper

    .999 copper scrap is just as good as .999 copper bars in purity and, in actuality, is easier to use in an industrial setting as it’s broken down into smaller pieces than copper bars. However, smaller pieces means you won’t get that fort knox style “bricks” that copper bars can give in the traditional copper investing world.

    Pure copper is a great investment in copper and copper bars and copper scrap will get you there. But if you’re looking for a cheap way to invest in the leading base metal copper; go with copper pennies.

    Copper pennies are cheap and easily recognized. That means copper investors can buy crate loads by the ton. Not to mention copper pennies have a floor base value. After all, a penny is always worth at least a penny.


    1 ton copper pennies

     
     

    Take your pick on which form of copper works best for you with the links below. The best advice we can give: Look at all three, learn, contemplate, and choose what makes the most sense for you. Questions? Contact us. We would be happy to discuss copper investing in greater detail based on your individual needs.


    Invest in .999 Copper Bars

     

    Invest in .999 Copper Scrap

     

    Invest in Copper Pennies

     
     

    Bulk Wholesale Copper Pennies

    Bulk Wholesale Copper Pennies Sale Cheap Limited Offer


     

    Sorry, this sale ended already (we sold out very quickly).
     
     

    For bulk wholesale pricing. Visit our buy copper pennies page to see pricing. You can buy by the ton to save a lot of money when buying in bulk. This is because we freight ship. Freight shipping saves us both time and money: So we pass those savings on to you. Go here to see details on buying by the ton:
     
     


    Invest in Copper Pennies

     
     

    To buy in bulk via freight with our current copper penny sale bulk pricing you can go here for details:
     
     


    Bulk Copper Pennies Sale

     
     
     

    You are also more than welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
     
     

    Penny Cost 2012 Boosts Copper Penny Investing

    Penny Cost 2012 Boosts Copper Penny Investing


     

    With an exponential growth of public awareness surrounding the high cost of minting the U.S. penny (see chart below), the U.S. copper penny investing market has boomed.

    U.S. copper pennies (made of 95% copper and 5% zinc) were minted mid-1982 and before. The copper metal value of the copper penny means that not only will the coin never be worth less than one cent (face value of a penny), the physical real metal value of the coin is worth about 2.5 cents and growing.

    As more people have come to the realization of the value in copper pennies, demand for copper pennies is on the rise and continues to prosper. When investing in large sums of copper pennies, the added copper metal value makes for huge gains as the leading and most popular base metal in the world.

    Since U.S. law makes it illegal to melt down copper pennies, this copper investment sells under copper spot price, making it much cheaper to take position in the commodities copper market than alternatives like copper bars and copper rounds while retaining the same long-term benefits.

    The key fact about copper pennies: ‘They don’t make them anymore’ - supply can only go down while investors buy them up. Supply and demand economics suggest that since demand is rising and supply is falling, prices will inevitably rise as a result.

    Read more on How to Invest in Copper Bullion

    Figures are in U.S. Cents Sourced from the U.S. Mint
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    Wheat Cents Unsearched

    Wheat Cents Unsearched

    Search through unsearched wheat cents to find rare coins. Test your luck with our wheat pennies sourced across the entire country today!

    Read More: Unsearched Wheat Cents

    Copper Nickel Investing

    copper nickels investing

    Low-risk investing is wise for any long-term investor looking to have gains while preserving wealth. Nickels offer a great solution for low-risk tangible investing.

    Read more: Copper Nickel Investing

    Copper Penny Bullion

    copper penny bullion

    Take advantage of copper penny investing before all copper pennies are sorted out of circulation and prices inevitably skyrocket.

    Read More: Copper Pennies



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