Buy Physical Copper Access

: Best for bulk industrial copper (pipes/wire) at spot prices.

: Unlike gold or silver, the cost to mint and ship copper is often high relative to its melt value.

: US pennies minted pre-1982 are 95% copper (current pennies are mostly zinc).

: Real copper is non-magnetic ; it will not stick to a magnet.

: Look for an assay (purity certification) when buying bullion to ensure easy resale.

You can find physical copper through major bullion dealers or local industrial sources: : JM Bullion (Bars, rounds, and bulk bags) Money Metals Exchange (Specialty cast bars) SD Bullion (Wide variety of shapes) APMEX (Extensive copper inventory) Local Sources :

: It can be harder to sell copper bullion back to dealers than precious metals; scrap yards may only pay "melt" price.

: Includes wiring, piping, and sheets used in construction and electronics.