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Why pre-1982 U.S. cents?
Prior to 1982, the content of each penny was 97% copper and only 3% zinc, but the percentages were roughly reversed in pennies minted afterward, resulting in the copper-clad zinc cent currently issued. The copper can stretch during the pressing process, creating unattractive silver streaking where the zinc interior shows through, and around any holes drilled through for jump-rings or thread.
Our Copper Camel pennies are pressed on good pre-1982 copper pennies, and if you wish to add unaltered pennies to your costume, we suggest using only those minted 1981 or before.
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Is crushing coins legal?
The United States Codes under Title 18, Chapter 17, and Section 331, "prohibits the mutilation, diminution and falsification of United States coinage." However, it does allow for the alteration of coins with no fraudulent intent. Your Copper Camel pennies are no longer currency, and were not altered with the intent of passing them as such, so it's perfectly legal.