Could a photocopy of a Social Security Card work just as well as the actual copy?

Somehow I managed to throw away my folder with a one copy of my birth certificate and my social security card. I know it is pretty clumsy of me, but I was wondering if a photocopy of the card that I made awhile back would work just as well? Basically, should I go through the hoops and get a new one, or is the photocopy of it good enough? Thanks in advance.