http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100906192154AAN9byy
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In addition to the penny, the nickel also has a physical value which is higher than its face value; nickels cost around 7.7¢ US to make.
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http://www.metalprices.com/FreeSite/metals/nickelalloy/nickelalloy.asp
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OK, you can afford a truckload of gold or silver.
How about a couple hundred buck in nickles?
The Gooferment is paying 7¢ each. And, it still has an intrinsic worth.
When the crunch happens, it’ll have some value over and above the paper value.
When the hyperinflation hits, we all know what the paper will be useful for!
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