The scrap metal recycling industry is alive and well in China… to the tune of $50 billion.That’s right, $50 billion.

And a treasure hunt has commenced amid the metal heaps. Some cunning entrepreneurs are pillaging the junk cars and metal shredders to scavenge for mutilated coins. Pennies, nickels, dimes, you name it.

In today’s “Slap in the Face” Award, I reveal how they’re quite literally “cashing in” thanks to the U.S. Mint’s generous coin repatriation program. And the suspicions of foul play may shock you…

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