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Copper bars are produced through a method called casting. The process begins with the extraction and refinement of copper ore. Once purified, the copper is heated in a furnace until it melts down into a licquid. The hot molten metal is then poured into preset molds of various sizes, where it solidifies into bars. After cooling, the bars undergo further processing, such as rolling or extrusion, to shape them according to specific dimensions.

A Wheat Cent refers to U.S. pennies minted between 1909 and 1958. These coins are named for the wheat stalks depicted on the reverse side, Wheat cents are highly collectible and often are a low cost entry into the world of collecting precious metals.

Copper is a good investment for collectors looking to diversify their portfolio with industrial metals. Copper is used in construction and electronics, which gives it distinct value with its potential utility.