The same can be said for pennies. Scrap copper is some of the most valuable junk on the planet. The age of electronics cannot exist without copper.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention all those New Agers out there with their magic copper bracelets to provide them with earthly power and energy
As long as they are pre-1983 pennies. Copper content was reduced in 83 because it cost the gubbermint more in base metal then the coin was actually worth. Nickles will be the same very soon. Quarters, Halves and 'silver' dollars have had very little base metal value since 1970 when they start to be clad coins (I don't think the plated layer on the outside is even silver anymore) Pre 1970, I think they were still 40% silver. Dimes went to clad in 63 (I believe). Before that they were 90% silver.
Just your government at work, stealing from us without us even realizing it.