I'm sure to be in the minority, but like all "classic" halves, I love the BTW. Some have said there are a few contact marks, I'd say a few more...
John Please don't think I'm disparaging your choices on where to spend your numismatic dollar, but these modern designs leave a lot to be...
Yes, they've been through the last couple years of WWII for goodness sake! haha
I do the same thing and have for many years. I limit my half dollars to $10 per transaction with paper money for the remainder. Also, Walmart,...
The 2020 Halves were not NIFC. Almost 6 million minted. The same with 2021 (13 M) The 2019 WERE NIFC (3M)...
They absolutely were intended for circulation. We all know they were not used in commerce, other than in slot machines but the goal was for daily use.
I remember beginning my coin collecting journey with Jefferson Nickels and (living in the mid-west) having a hard time getting the S mint coins....
I'd love to see a photo. Can Colonial John provide a link?
I too liked the presidential coin series. It's too bad they didn't circulate, although no dollar coin ever will until the dollar note is still...
Yes, the self serve check out machines are now in every Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot and many local grocery stores and they take ALL coins including...
United States Mint Survey Coronavirus has created anxieties, uncertainties, and challenges for so many of us. Even (and perhaps especially) during...
There is not now nor has there ever been a "coin shortage". I say that to make this point. We all know the mint produces billions of coins each...
It should be, but it won't.
Obviously, I meant NIFC. Oops.
You guyz iz funny. In my defense, I tried to make the reader excited and read the entire post. Ya don't want to bury the lede. I was trying to...
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