Friday, June 26, 2009

Can you spot which is not real?

Here is a fun penny fact to start your weekend off right and it may even be a fun project to try with your kids!

Do you know how to tell if a penny is counterfeit? Use a magnet-if it sticks, then it is made of steel.

I know that when you count your pennies, they add up, but that seems like a really risky way to counterfeit money because of the sheer quantity you would have to produce and the high volume of steel you would need. Try it out (the experiment, not counterfeiting pennies), can you find any at home?

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