copper penny collecting

For the last couple years or so, considering the sum total net worth of all my collectable's is more than likely in the negative side of a number line, I learned that 1982, and dates under were made of 95% copper, and I read that as of now a copper penny is worth 2 pennies, so after extensive research I realized it may be wise to hold onto the old copper pennies I often come across. I guess the ultimate value depends on if the government lifts a ban that placed on the melting down of pennies for the metal content. So for I think I will start getting all pumped up for yet another useless hobby that I can waste alot of my valuable time, and ultimetly money on for zilch, but hay why break the perfect track record I have of making 0 profit on my holdings, i.e my collectables, right? So happy hoarding for now.