[chiph]

Like many people, I throw my change into a jar when I get home. One time I only kept pennies and used an old apple cider jug. Turns out that a gallon of pennies is worth almost $55 [0]. And that carrying a heavy glass jug filled with pennies to the Coinstar machine is very anxiety inducing.

Speaking of which - the Coinstar machines near me will give you several options for redemption. Some of which have been Amazon and Home Depot e-gift codes that have no redemption fee.

[0] A potential worthless interview question...

[randomtoast]

You probably could have made $150 if you had melted the coins and sold the copper instead.

[arantius]

A penny is less than 3% copper (since 1982).