I found a lucky penny and a lucky dime. I better hold on to them it appears all coinage may be of use sometime.
I don't believe for a second that there is a (true) coin shortage, it's totally an artificial one. I went to Swarthmore and I drove past the Franklin Mint frequently in fact it was almost impossible not to,. I mean.... That place looks like it has secret bunkers.
They are stockpiling GOLD and stuff, they could get their hands on a little copper alloy if them wanted.
(Disclaimer, I have no clue whether this post is true or not. It has been a LONG time since I have lived somewhere I had to use meters for yet. Don't worry, they will have a "chip slot" very soon.)
Anna