Man yes, young no. About retired now, in my mid sixties. I have talked with dealers in the past and they advised me against it, although it would be interesting on one level but really for another savvy individual. Also an advantage of attending large coin shows to talk with different dealers. My local one is the Long Beach Show, which is pretty extensive.
On another note, I did save a number of silver Canadian coins from 1937 – 1952. I was surprised to find coins with King George VI on them still in circulation. I kept those. Even have one with King Edward VII and two with King George V given to me or gotten in my change. 1937 was a nice find with legible date.

Can get pretty much the same coins out of circulation or from your local financial institution for face value. I only occasionally buy an uncirculated set. I believe last year because I wanted the Native American dollar. This year doesn’t interest me. I’m not a fan of ballet.

Great idea. I’ve been hoarding, I mean collecting, pre-1982 Lincoln Cents since 1982 and have quite a hoard, I mean collection. I’d be more than happy to offload it at a 2.75% premium. The bag must weigh several pounds. I was hoping to sell it off for the value of copper like I did with post 1952 Canadian silver back in the mid seventies when I lived in Canada. I used the money I made to buy more coins.

Oh good! Another set I won’t be purchasing.

Kaiser,

Yep…all thanks to the horrible last U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder, who raised the price of the Mint’s small bronze medals from $6.95 to $20 and the Mint’s large bronze medals from $39.95 to $160, which is one of many reasons for his quick, unplanned l, early departure from Washington, D.C. He is now signing coin slab labels for a coin grading company. Lmao.

NumisdudeTX

You know if this is tax free, then trading in copper futures ought to be tax free as well, and not because the Speaker of the House’s brother is a copper trader at Goldman Sachs! Funny story, my ex-wife worked for Hillary Clinton in the Obama White House. After she cleaned my clock she went straight to Goldman Sachs. For the right person, that women’s studies degree can really pay off

Tom,

And don’t forget the Mint also yesterday finally set the date for the issue of the Marine Corps small size bronze medal at $20 for December 14… I just can’t wait! Lol.

NumisdudeTX

you would presumably have to have more than $600 in cents turned in (the usual minimum amount for 1099MISC issuance). and since this is to save the government money, there’s really no reason to even have this be taxable income – just make it tax-free, since you are helping the mint save money, which saves on taxes.