Summary: Scammers are an unfortunate reality in our world, and copper is no different. If you encounter a dealer claiming their copper bars are “mint poured” or “hand poured,” turn and run the other way (…and possibly notify your state’s financial regulatory agency). A legitimate mint will not “pour,” they only mint coins for currency or investment. Pouring is the process by which raw or recycled copper is melted down. From here, it is sold to a mint or a manufacturer needing copper. Read more…