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Is it illegal to destroy pennies?
Is it illegal to destroy pennies?
FireFlyer
Tue Nov 19 2024
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I am curious about the legality of destroying pennies. I have heard different views on this matter and would like to clarify if it is indeed illegal to destroy US pennies.
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Elena
Thu Nov 21 2024
Furthermore, diminishing, falsifying, scaling, or lightening the weight or value of U.S. minted coins is considered a criminal offense.
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Enrico
Thu Nov 21 2024
The United States Code, specifically 18 U.S.C. 331, outlines certain activities related to coins that are deemed illegal.
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BitcoinWizardry
Thu Nov 21 2024
The regulation extends to foreign coins that are being used as currency within the United States. Any attempt to modify these coins in a similar manner to U.S. coins is equally illegal.
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FantasylitElation
Thu Nov 21 2024
According to this section of the law, it is unlawful to alter any coin that has been minted in the United States.
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Maria
Thu Nov 21 2024
The legislation also prohibits defacing, mutilating, or impairing the condition of such coins.
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