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Treasure Hunter Profits from 40,000 Pounds of Pennies

2/16/2025

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Adam Youngs, the mastermind behind Portland Mint, is cashing in on a treasure trove of old pennies, boasting 40,000 pounds of copper-rich coins worth about $60,000. With a selling price of around $120,000, savvy investors are flocking to seize the opportunity, eager to profit from the 95% copper content of pre-1983 pennies.

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Story summary

Adam Youngs, the mastermind behind Portland Mint, is cashing in on a treasure trove of old pennies, boasting 40,000 pounds of copper-rich coins worth about $60,000. With a selling price of around $120,000, savvy investors are flocking to seize the opportunity, eager to profit from the 95% copper content of pre-1983 pennies.