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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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The evening news today said a guy stole a semi-load of freshly minted ROLLED NICKELS!

3.6 Million Nickels...to be exact...

What's the total amount in $$$$?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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(3,600,000 x 5)/100 = $180,000.... that's a lot of nickels
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Now how do you suppose the theif is going to "fence" those nickels without getting caught? Every bank in America will be looking for anyone cashing in more than a few dollars worth. If the thief cashed in $500.00 worth (that's 10,00 nickels!) each day it would take him 360 days to cash them all in.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Sounds to me like he wanted to add more than his own 2 cents to the issue! LOL!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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why would u ever steal from a bank truck or whatever in nickels y that is themost retarted thing i have ever heard, if i were that guy i would put the truck some whre clean it leave all the money in it and anonamously tell the police where it is cuz i was such a moron
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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Maybe he is planning on coming down to Vegas!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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my calculator doesnt go up that high............
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by johare
Now how do you suppose the theif is going to "fence" those nickels without getting caught? Every bank in America will be looking for anyone cashing in more than a few dollars worth. If the thief cashed in $500.00 worth (that's 10,00 nickels!) each day it would take him 360 days to cash them all in.
YEAH! You WIN THE PRIZE!

That was gonna be the second part of the question!

That's exactly what the news said on how long it will take him to cash it all in!

(IF they don't catch him first) LOL!
 

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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If nothing else he'll have a lifetime supply of chips, chocolate bars, and coke.

What's the statute of limitations for that type of crime?
 

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 93GreenF150
(3,600,000 x 5)/100 = $180,000.... that's a lot of nickels
Or simply: 3,600,000 / 20 = $180,000 (20 nickels to a dollar)
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jskufan
Or simply: 3,600,000 / 20 = $180,000 (20 nickels to a dollar)
lol, yes, yes...I, um, knew that.. ahem....
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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What's the statute of limitations for that type of crime?
These deadlines vary depending on the state, the type of issue and the circumstances of the case. A lawsuit filed after the deadline will be thrown out of court.
what state? could even be considered a federal crime if it was on it's way from the mint.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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I think it was Paul and Vinnie at Orange County Choppers. They are going to make a motorcycle out of nickels, to honor President Thomas Jefferson. It is going to take a long time to weld all those nickels together, I hope Paul Sr. doesn't get mad.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jskufan
Or simply: 3,600,000 / 20 = $180,000 (20 nickels to a dollar)
Or just as simple 3,600,000 x .05 = 180,000

Scott
 
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 78Explorer
Or just as simple 3,600,000 x .05 = 180,000

Scott
One more: 3,600,000/2 drop last 0 = 180,000

(That's what you learn living in Vegas and playing nickel slots )
 

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