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"Need a penny, Take a penny" Poor man's copper for the weekend

Picked this up at a local bagel shop on the way to work. Wonder where its been hiding for 40 years.

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Semper Fi,
Ray

MGySgt USMC(ret)
1979-2003
Aviation Radar Technician
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  • One of the local dealers gives those out in change (uncirculated like yours). They must've made a lot in San Fran that year.
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  • Semper Fi,
    Ray

    MGySgt USMC(ret)
    1979-2003
    Aviation Radar Technician
    Communications & Electronics Chief
  • with the economy in the dumpster people are cashing in change jars and who know what else to pay for groceries and other necessities.
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  • hammered54hammered54 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭
    I have a full bag almost, to the top with everything from 59 thru 81 many unc. and au,no zinc been thinking about taking it to the back lately. just don't know what to do with it.
    Matt.
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  • << <i>I have a full bag almost, to the top with everything from 59 thru 81 many unc. and au,no zinc been thinking about taking it to the back lately. just don't know what to do with it.
    Matt. >>



    You should definitely search them first. It's no telling what you might find.
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Look at it then sell it and buy a nice Gold coin.


    Hoard the keys.

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