silverclaws":4zcw3v92 said:Anyone noticed the copper coinage we have is being replaced with copper coins one can pick up with a magnet, for sure the mint knows full well copper is set to rise in price to the point it might be worth more the monetary value and it is just not British to have something worth the monetary value.
That's because it was about to become a business proposition to buy the coins at face value and melt them directly for scrap. Coins have always had a face value higher than the metal.