Don't bother melting your penniesSource: The New York Times
Apparently, the US Mint has seen fit to ban the melting and/or exporting of US coins, citing the rising costs of the required metals needed to replace each destroyed coin.
FTA:
According to calculations by the Mint, the metal value of pennies, which are made of copper-coated zi …
Be on the Lookout for Lucky PenniesSource: ABC News
You may want to pay extra close attention to your loose change — some small coins now in circulation could be worth big bucks.

For the first time in over twenty years, silver is trading above $10.00 per ounce. As a numismatist, and someone who regularly follows the precious metal markets, this is an amazing feat.