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by oldcynic 2916 days ago
UK got rid of farthings and halfpennies when they exceeded face value, and the £1 note decades ago.

Pennies and 2p became copper plated steel for the same reason. Pre 92 bronze ones are worth about double.

Coppers can't be worth keeping around much longer. I doubt even penny sweets still exist.