thedeadpoint Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 My first foray into getting rolls from the bank was a little odd. The teller didn't speak english very well and the first time she came from the back she brought with her some 50 cent pieces and old nickel dollars. Her heart was in the right place, but eventually I did manage to get $20 worth of penny and nickel rolls. Unfortunately 4 of the 5c rolls were all 2007's. I did find one penny needed for my collection (1983 near beads) and a very large number of american cents. There weren't any wheats, but there were three in the 1944-1960 range. About 25 different dates in all, more than enough to start a collection of them, hehe. As far as the nickels went, I found just about a whole roll worth of pre-1982 100% nickel pieces. Now if only I knew where to go to get someone to pay me more than double face value.. lol KR, where are you from? You speak of nickel dollars, pre-1982 nickel pieces, and pennies mitned between 1944-1960 that AREN'T wheats. Canadian? Your avatar on the side here doesn't say. Otherwise, good job with the hunt. I should do that again. It's been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Unless Lincoln was a cross dresser, I doubt the 83 "near beads" would be a US coin. Who knows in todays random coin titles though right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Yes, I am Canadian. I'll be in vegas in a couple months, I might need to take some trips to the bank there to hunt for some wheats, buffalo nickels and Sac/Prez dollars. Although I can't be too greedy, I think there are limits on how much my luggage can weight Updated my location as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Yes, I am Canadian. I'll be in vegas in a couple months, I might need to take some trips to the bank there to hunt for some wheats, buffalo nickels and Sac/Prez dollars. Although I can't be too greedy, I think there are limits on how much my luggage can weight Updated my location as well. Haha. thanks, KR. We Americans are pretty self-centered, especially in the coin world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am hooked, I picked up another $20 worth at a different bank. $14 in nickels and $6 in pennies. I found a couple wheat cents (1948 and 1953-D) and then cracked open a roll and saw this... Gold! Well not really.. Just a 2005 Brazillian 10 centavos Still very surprising to find in a roll of pennies though. It is quite a bit thicker and the color is much different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Found my first '08, a 1954-D nickel (nothing exciting but I thought I might need it for the ol' album) and - although it's not a coin, a 1963 dollar in very crisp condition. Is that worth anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Charlie Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Nothing Nothing!!! Ok maybe just a silly coin I took pictures of because I was bored. (sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 '64-D Roosie received in Tim Hortons, I nearly spent it later, thinking it was a Canadian dime from the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Why spend a Canadian dime anyway? It's worth more than one from the US now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Why spend a Canadian dime anyway? It's worth more than one from the US now. In terms of exchange rates? Not really ... 1.02 CAD per USD these days. Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 It made no difference, conversely USA coins are very common in Canada. Once you get more than a couple of hundred miles away from the border the Canadian coins become a lot less common. Here they are ordinary change, even when the Canadian $ was at 62¢. If anything I am noticing more Canadian change these days, which is a good thing, because they are coming over and spending their money here locally taking advantage of now lower prices, but stimulating our miserous local economy. We have told our Canadian relatives they have free room and board here if they are coming shopping:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 And 1.5 weeks later, another silver dime, this time a 1963-D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 While working in the liquor store of a small Canadian town a few months ago, my mother found three silver coins (which were given to me of course). Two Canadian quarters (1958, 1959) and one US mercury dime (1936, no mintmark). Someone must have raided a very old piggy bank to pay for their booze that day. If only they knew they gave up about $6 worth of silver for that beer, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Today I was at the Meijer buying a few groceries, and at the self scan my total was $24.53 so I put in two tens and a five and got back 47 cents, once I looked at my change I knew something was odd and sure enough the machine gave me a 1964 dime! My first silver in quite some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 2003A series $1 note with serial number 16666666.....almost perfect....meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Two of the older fivers, a series 1974 and a 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Today I was at the Meijer buying a few groceries, and at the self scan my total was $24.53 so I put in two tens and a five and got back 47 cents, once I looked at my change I knew something was odd and sure enough the machine gave me a 1964 dime! My first silver in quite some time! Couple of weeks ago I got two silver dimes in 1.5 weeks, like they are coming out of the woodwork lately. With the economy shafting I believe we will see lots of older stuff that people held onto come into circulation, or up for sale soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was punching into work over the weekend and one of the guys waiting to punch out that knows I collect says "I have a quarter for you". He hands me a 1941 silver quarter. He got it in his change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 30 Wheat cents from 5000 searched, all 1941-1958 and not much else exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Something old and something new: Usually I get my new quarters/dollars at the bank in brand new rolls but somehow the kids at the all night skate got New Mexico before the bank did... Also, LAST sale of the shift, girl comes up and drops what sounded like a half on the counter - she had wanted a $1 soda but only had two quarters, one of which was a 1964! I lent her the extra 50 cents and took my new silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Good finds TG. I haven't seen any NM quarters floating around here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Cashed in the leftover Zincolns in this AM at the bank, and got 5 Ike dollars, in EF-AU, 1971-1972 for my efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stilson Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not really a found in circulation, but.. Dropped by the bank today looking for some rolls. The teller popped out an original obw George Washington dollar roll. I wonder if that had been hiding at the bank or some one turned it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Series 1934 $100 bill at the bank on Friday, teller called me when it came in so I could get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Nice finds everyone! I went to the bank today and told them I'd be back next week to move the safe deposit boxes and there was sadness all around. Now I need to make friends at the new bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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