Nickel Fever: A Misguided Bet or a Canary in the Coal Mine? Economist Peter Schiff claims that nickels are a savvy investment because their metal content is worth more than their face value and even rivals U. S.
Treasuries.
At first glance, this notion seems to be a clever play on numbers, but upon closer inspection, we're left wondering if Schiff's pitch is more about stoking panic or making a genuine case for investing in coins.